Hello Everyone,
In regards to school kids, I like to pick out the most rambunctious kid and
ask for their help keeping an eye on the teachers/adults while they take
their tour. It calms them down and gets them the attention they are often
seeking.
Cheers,
Fielding
Fielding S. Freed
Director of Museums
Historic Charleston Foundation
www.historiccharleston.org <http://www.historiccharleston.org/>
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Janice Armstrong
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:15 AM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] "do not touch" labels
I recently had 450 5th graders come through our small house museum. I put on
my white gloves and explained that the dirt and oil on their hands damages
the artifacts so please don't touch. They were so respectful of things that I
had to make a special point of telling them they could touch the handrail on
the windy stairs on their way up!
Janice Armstrong
Fleming Castle Museum
Flemington NJ
www.flemingcastle.com
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From: Debra Loguda-Summers <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] "do not touch" labels
We also found that the "do not touch" signs really didn't do any
good. Also the velvet ropes don't see to keep "those people" out either :)
We find that it is easier just to do a gentle reminder when people
are walking around.
Debra Loguda-Summers, Curator
Still National Osteopathic Museum and National Center for Osteopathic
History
800 West Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 660 626 2359
Fax: 660 626 2984
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The Mission of the Still National Osteopathic Museum is to collect,
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>>> "Jackson, Gregory" <[log in to unmask]> 6/18/2008 9:43 AM >>>
I have found that, at best, "do not touch" signs are only a gentle
reminder. Some people will touch regardless - they can't help themselves.
The same people, I'm sure, that touch the paint to see if the "Wet Paint"
sign is really telling the truth. If velvet ropes aren't an option for you
(or something similar), a psychological boundary may help. Just position the
objects so it is a little awkward for a guest to reach them. Many people
will avoid touching if it is very obvious that they are doing so.
Greg
Pottsgrove Manor Historic Site
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Heidi Campbell-Shoaf
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:17 AM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] "do not touch" labels
I just opened a new exhibit in which there are several pieces of
furniture on display as well as glass, ceramics, artwork, etc. All of the
small, fragile items are under vitrines but the furniture pieces are simply
on risers. When reviewing the exhibit with our docents, they expressed
concern that I did not have "do not touch" signs on the furniture. I've used
these signs in the past but I am wondering about their effectiveness. I've
observed both at my museum and at others, that some people will touch
regardless of signage. I've also noticed that most larger museums I've
visited do not have these signs at all. Our museum experience is guided tour
only and the docents are trained to remind visitors not to touch items on
exhibit. The new exhibition can be self-guided but the vast majority of the
time there will be a docent in the room with the visitor.
I'd like to hear about other's experience with "do not touch" signs
and whether they work or just clutter up an exhibit and have little
effectiveness.
Heidi Campbell-Shoaf, Curator
Museum of Frederick County History
Historical Society of Frederick County
24 East Church Street
Frederick, Md. 21701
www.hsfcinfo.org
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