Re:source (formerly the Museums and Galleries Commission) have published
the fact sheet  'Using Cut Flowers and Potted Plants in Museums'. It may be
downloaded from www.museums.gov.uk. Go to the Advice section then
environment and resources. I hope this is of use.




At 15:41 02.02.2001 -0900, you wrote:
>I am curious what policies other museums have as to allowing flowers in the
>museum for special events, such as receptions or openings. We have a no
>flower policy, but it inevitably creates some awkward situations, such as
>for major governmental receptions, or if well wishers send flowers for an
>art opening and we won't accept them. Our primary local florist says they
>spray for bugs in-house, and the flowers are treated by the growers (out of
>state) as well. But of course flowers can come from a variety of sources. I
>searched the archive but didn't find much on this topic. Thanks.
>
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