From: Montogomery County Historical Society <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: museums without collections
To: [log in to unmask]

I agree.  Museums without collections are a very evil trend.  Museums are
becoming less educational and more showy.  The rise of "children's
interactive museums" are a good example.  Go see how much learning is really
going on at these places.  Very little.  We call them McMuseums after the Mc
Donalds playlands.

Brian

Dear Brian,
I take offense at your remark, "Museums without collections are a very evil
trend."  What a limited view.  I assure you that the visitors leaving our
facility are receiving educational benefits.  Learning comes in many forms,
and for "early" learning constructive "play" is essential.  In a time when
funding is hard to come by whether you are interactive or collections based,
badmouthing the Museum industry in any form is in bad taste.  I hope you
reconsider your remark.
Colleena Alexander (-;
Richland, WA

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