On Monday, April 17, 2000 5:49 PM, Olivia S. Anastasiadis [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
wrote:
> I remember when as a grad student we discussed the issue of
> non-collecting facilities; I noted that for the most part, non-collecting
> agencies distinguished themselves as "Center" or "Gallery."

This may seem like a simple solution, but it didn't work for us. The Tech
Museum of Innovation used to be called The Technology Center of Silicon Valley.
People were confused. They thought we were a convention center (where you find
trade shows). This is what the word "center" means in our region. By using the
word "museum" in our title, people have more of a clue what we are about. Yes,
some people still are confused ... but not quite so many.

FYI - The Tech's exhibits and experiences focus on contemporary technology. We
use objects to interpret our themes, but we are not a collecting institution.

Susan B.F. Wageman
Evaluation Manager                                [log in to unmask]
The Tech Museum of Innovation            408-795-6303
201 South Market Street                        fax: 408-279-7167
San Jose, California USA 95113             http://www.thetech.org

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