Books that were helpful in our building process were:

BEFORE THE BLUEPRINT by Peter Anderson--although originally intended for
science centers this is a great guide to the nuts and bolts of working with
the planning and construction process and working with architects.  It gives
you good background on process and a familiarity with terminology that
architects and contractors use.

PLANNING FOR PEOPLE IN MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS by Kathleen McLean- a great guide
to the museum exhibition process.

Falk & Dierking's MUSEUM EXPERIENCE was crucial to our training and planning
for all our staff across the board.  Their model of the visitor's experience
has held up well since we've been open and is a great introduction to
museums for any staff.

Good luck on your new museum!!

Lynn Norris
Exploris
www.exploris.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Agnes Beach [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 6:09 AM
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Subject: starting a museum


My question today regards advice that can be offered in starting a new
museum.  In Coral Gables Florida we are starting a general museum that is a
public/private partnership.  The museum will be housed in an historically
designated WPA building.  We have a good start with funding and community
suppport and have preliminary plans from an architect.  I have a background
in museum work and know the basics of good practice.  I wonder if anyone on
the list can recommend any consultants, workshops, or reading that would be
useful as we create a good firm structure institutionally?

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