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Nagoya Museum Boosts Kiso Horse Awareness with S-S-S Model

2/27/2026

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The Nagoya University Museum in Japan developed the Sense-Science-Significance (S-S-S) model to boost engagement with the Kiso horse.
The model uses sensory experiences, including scent of horse manure, to connect visitors with heritage.
A special exhibition of the horse's skeleton and interactive displays increased conservation awareness.
Seventy-two percent of visitors articulated meaningful insights about the Kiso horse post-exhibition.
S-S-S model aims to serve as a flexible guide for museums worldwide.

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Story summary

The Nagoya University Museum in Japan developed the Sense-Science-Significance (S-S-S) model to boost engagement with the Kiso horse.
The model uses sensory experiences, including scent of horse manure, to connect visitors with heritage.
A special exhibition of the horse's skeleton and interactive displays increased conservation awareness.
Seventy-two percent of visitors articulated meaningful insights about the Kiso horse post-exhibition.
S-S-S model aims to serve as a flexible guide for museums worldwide.