Try the Western Heritage Center in Billings Montana.  Very innovative, first
rate exhibits and programs incorporating schools, Native Americans, and
traditional community. Nationally recognized. Small staff, big ideas, great
execution.

Western Heritage Center
2822 Montana Avenue
 Billings, MT 59101
(406) 256 6809 extension 21
http//www.ywhc.org

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary L. Kirby" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: Models of museum management/reform?


> On Mon, 2 Jul 2001 10:22:53 -0500 Ikuko INABA
> <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>
> > I need your suggestions on which museums I should choose to make a
> > research
> > as good examples. It is just the beginning and brainstorming is
> > needed.
> > I will make a report on American models and a proposal for new
> > museum system
> > in Japan.
> >
> > Which museums in the U.S. do you think for example
> > 1) have improved or successfully reformed (and how)
> > 2) have advanced systems in management, evaluation, administration
> > 3) have highly rated or got better in terms of operation, collecting
> > and
> > exhibiting, educational activities...
> > 5) practice remarkable activities and evaluation
> > etc...
> >
> > Thank you for your help again!!
> > Iku
> > ********************************
> > Ikuko INABA
> > E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> >             [log in to unmask]
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> > You might consider the Houston Museum of Science and Natural History. I
> understand they will still be starting their new show on the Vikings in
> mid-July despite the devastating rains that affect parts of the arts
> district last month. They are located near the Texaa Medical Center
> complex that also was devestated by flooding rains entering the basement
> research areas. The Science and Natural History museum has diverse
> attractions including a butterfly garden, IMAX, planetarium, restaurant,
> classes, etc.
>
> You might also think of the Nimitz Museum in Fredricksburg, TX which
> began as just a cultural site, the hotel owned by the family of Admiral
> Chester Nimitz, and now has a garden given by your countrymen and an
> added site dedicated to the war in the pacific.
>
> Have a great time with your travels!
>
> Mary Kirby
> Historic Upshur Museum
> Gilmer, TX
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