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
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Kirksville, MO 63501
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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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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
Museumof Frederick County History
Historical Society of Frederick County
24 East Church Street
Frederick, Md. 21701
www.hsfcinfo.org
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