The High Desert Museum, in Bend, Oregon has created a large display
replecating various aspects of early Oregon history...an outdoor trail
scene, a Chinese grocery store complete with sound track of old style
Mandarin speaking gentlemen playing Majong, etc.  These sets are all
complete with not only the appropriate sounds, like crickets and the men's
voices, but the aromas....cool musty air, the smell of spices and baskets in
the mercantile. It is very effective at sending one into an emotional state
appropriate to the setting. This information is purely from the visitor's
stand point. The museum can be reached at   [log in to unmask], their web site
is http://www.ohwy.com/or/h/highemu.html
At 10:15 PM 10/2/96 +0000, you wrote:
>I have been asked to present information on the use of smells and scents in
>museum exhibitions later this month. In order to give a well rounded
>perspective,I would like to solicit information from other museum-l
>subscribers as to their experiences or opinions in the use of scents.
>
>Do you know of examples of institutions that have used scents in
>interesting and innovative ways? How were scents used? Were they effective
>enhancements? Were there any problems or downsides in the use of scents
>such as maintaining proper levels of intensity, controlling dispersion or
>negative responses such as sensitivity or allergic reactions?
>
>Any input would be greatly appreciated. You may respond to me off list or
>on if the subject is of interest to others. Thank you.
>
>Jeff Northam
>Pouncing Pachyderm Productions
>e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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>Jeffrey Northam
>Principal
>Pouncing Pachyderm Productions
>
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