Hi Elizabeth,

Our formal policy is that food and drink are not allowed in our galleries. We do have several signs with that stated before the gallery entrance, and we will also offer to hold drinks at the visitor services counter. 

That said, if we see bottled water in a bag that is capped, we don't stop the visitor from bringing it in. If they take it out, security will ask them to remove it from the gallery. It's 110 here and we really don't want to make people give up their water. 

I don't think I've seen a policy and procedure specifically about food and drink in the gallery but it is part of our larger collection management plan. 

Ilana Short
Museum Attendant II
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas

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> On Jul 15, 2016, at 11:05 AM, Elizabeth H <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I am currently an intern at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City and am researching water bottle policies for a presentation I am to give. 
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> I would greatly appreciate it if you would briefly relate what your museum's policy about water bottles is. Are they allowed in galleries? If so must they remain capped or in bags? Are there signs which tell guests this policy? Do you have a written internal policy concerning this? 
> 
> Thank you so much for your help and insight. 
> Elizabeth 
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