Go Ahead, Teach Local
"Shop Local, Buy Local." These buzzwords (especially during this shopping season) show a growing desire to support local resources rather than to depend [...]
God(s) A User’s Guide 2.0 – Have Your Say
My contribution is related to the somewhat unexpected success of a Web 2.0 initiative in a Canadian Museum of Civilization exhibition. I will first [...]
Managing the Hands-On Collection
We all know that hands-on learning opportunities are engaging, and result in meaningful visitor experiences. Visitors enjoy experiencing “the real thing”, and putting [...]
Do History Museums Still Need Objects? I’m Not Sure
I’ve been pondering the central question of Rainey Tisdale’s article (“Do History Museums Still Need Objects?”), since History News published it last summer. [...]