Very true...I cannot stand gaggles of "grown ups" in front of work in the
large art museums with cell phones. I always want to walk in front of them
to ruin their experiences.
Candace Perry

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Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 7:35 AM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Children in Museums

Anyone, of any age, can affect another individual's experience, anywhere. If
that 'behaviour' is disruptive in some way, and/or out of keeping in some
way, possibly threatening to a display, a facility, etc. - or to a person
(perpetrator or otherwise) - then it is best to notify individuals at/in a
place, who would likely be responsible for such 'behaviour'. At a museum, it
could be information or ticketing staff, security on duty, etc. Equally
important, these individuals should be trained to respond to and handle this
sort of 'behaviour'. It is always inappropriate, and possibly dangerous, to
take a response, or reaction, to this behaviour, upon oneself. After may
years of working in and visiting museums, I feel that it is best to let
someone at an institution, centre, event, etc., handle a situation or
actions that seems inappropriate. Though tempting, it may not be possible to
'go elsewhere'. 

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