In a message dated 95-11-28 01:30:55 EST, [log in to unmask] (Neal
Stiffelman) writes:

>Web sites are important for
>communicating aspects of a museum, like advertising the existence of
>special collections or exhibitions, but they must and should not be seen
>as replacing the museum.  Museums are experiential places.  WE go for the
>unique the real the authentic artefacts.  This can not be replaced with
>technological innovations.

Consider this. If repatriation successfully removes ALL skeletal artifacts
from museums, how will we experience the unique real artifact?? Virtual
museums may prove to be the only place these valuable resources CAN be
experienced. I personally see web sites as the prehistoric virtual museum.

- Adrienne