On 2/21/07, Pamela Silvestri <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Part of what led to the "museum vs. interpretive center" issue in this case
> pertains to the ownership of the collections, and the responsibilities
> required of the governing organization should the Friend's organization, at
> any point, no longer is able to sustain or fully establish the guidelines,
> standards and overall mission required for that of a museum.

I think these are interesting points but I think there is another
angle to this that you have to consider - the public. If you are Sally
Soccer Mom with 2 kids, would you rather take them to a "museum" or an
"interpretive center". Everyone "knows" what a museum is. A lot of
people might not get the "interpretive center" label and thus not want
to visit.

deb

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