>"Understanding the multi-layered nature of museums
>and its goals, how many of you still cling to the notion of museum as art
>temple/church?"
Ron,
         Thank you for pointing out my error, no disrespect was meant.
Museums are by nature varied and complex. A good museum will be able branch
beyond its topic. My education was heavily rooted in the humanities taught
"interdisciplinary." It is my desire to use the exhibition format to
promote an interdisciplinary understanding of cultural history. Sometimes I
find it hard to reconcile my personal feelings for art museums with my
professional ambitions.

PS: non-art museums to feel "religious" about:
                                 -Pitt-Rivers, Oxford
                                 -Natural Science Museum, London

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