Hello: We're actually just in the middle of converting what used to be a private residence in San Antonio, Texas into a public museum. We've been actively blogging about our experiences and the process for some time now. I invite you to check out our site: www.villafinale.org<http://www.villafinale.org> Sylvia Hohenshelt | Manager of Public Programs, Villa Finale National Trust for Historic Preservation | 401 King William, San Antonio, TX 78204 Phone: 210.223.9800 | Fax: 210.223.9802 | Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> | www.nationaltrust.org<http://www.nationaltrust.org/> Visit our blog at villafinale.org! Are you a National Trust member? Have you visited our historic sites, stayed in one of our historic hotels or taken one of our study tours? Learn more at www.nationaltrust.org. <blocked::file://www.nationaltrust.org. /> ________________________________ From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of MuseumPods Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:25 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] museum start-up Hello, Does anyone know if there is a good online resource/reference on "how to" start a new museum -- something like a set of standards or "best of practice" when creating a new museum in the US? Thanks, Kurt Stuchell [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://museumpods.com ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).