Visitor Studies Association

VSA was founded in 1990 and held its first conference in 1988 when a small group of research and evaluation practitioners and museum administrators convened in Anniston, Alabama. Due to some dedicated work of a few individuals, visitor studies are now an increasingly accepted part of museum practice. Today, VSA has evolved into a dynamic professional organization.

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VSA was founded in 1990 and held its first conference in 1988 when a small group of research and evaluation practitioners and museum administrators convened in Anniston, Alabama. Due to some dedicated work of a few individuals, visitor studies are now an increasingly accepted part of museum practice. Today, VSA has evolved into a dynamic professional organization.

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