Museu da Amazônia - MUSA: contribuições na construção do saber ambiental

Abstract

This research addresses Environmental Education (EE) in the context of the Museum of the Amazon (Musa) as an educational Non-Formal Space (NFS). The general objective is to identify the potential of Musa in the construction of Environmental Knowledge, from the perspective of a plural environmental education. To this end, the present research followed a qualitative approach to understand the perception of those who work at Musa and how this non-formal space is an important strategic resource in facing the current crisis that we are currently experiencing. The instruments that carried out this research are data collected in interviews and on-site observations, which were analyzed in the light of environmental epistemology. The study showed that the Museum of the Amazon stands out as an inspiring example of how Leff's principles of environmental knowledge can be applied in practice. By integrating science, culture, and education in a harmonious way, Musa not only broadens our understanding of the Amazon, but also invites us to rethink our role as agents of change in an ever-changing world. Key words: Environmental education; non-formal spaces; Museums; Amazon; Science Teaching.