The majority of my visits to museums, art galleries, and other heritage sites are undertaken with people I'm connected with through work, by myself, or with my partner. These visits are normally slow paced and allow for plenty of time for reading and contemplation. I enjoy looking at displays, reading text panels, checking out different … Continue reading Museum Visitor Experience and Learning Styles
Temporary Exhibits at the Dennos Museum Center
I spent part of last weekend in Traverse City, Michigan. The Saturday morning of my trip was spent wandering around The Dennos Museum Center located on Northwestern Michigan College campus. My visit was great, the space is well designed and featured a number of interesting visiting and permanent exhibits.The Dennos was far from busy when … Continue reading Temporary Exhibits at the Dennos Museum Center
Upper Canada Villiage: Historical Tourism or Commericalism?
Should heritage facilities and organizations be restricted to featuring historically correct events? Any reputable museum or similar institution should have a mandate which outlines which historical period the institution focuses on. However, during times of economic hardship can historical institutions be blamed for attempting to attract visitors by reaching outside of their mandate?This past Saturday … Continue reading Upper Canada Villiage: Historical Tourism or Commericalism?
History in the Making.
Following the recent election of Barack Obama, The Smithsonian in conjunction with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, has taken steps to persevere items from Obama's campaign. The museum has suggested that it intends to recreate one of the field offices from the campaign in a future exhibit.I think that this was … Continue reading History in the Making.