Yes, Matthew we have thought of that. All of the smells will be contained and labeled before anyone opens them. The way our museum is set up, the smells shouldn’t travel too much unless someone leaves a box open. Once closed it should dissipate quickly. Thanks for the reminder!

Janean Mollet-Van Beckum

Curator of Collections and Exhibits

Washington County Historical Society

320 S 5th Avenue

West Bend, WI 53095-3333

(262) 335-4678 ext.121

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Just remember, people are sensative to particular scents and may have a reaction. I was at the doctor's the other day and they had a sign that told the receptionist to let them know if that had perfume or lotion that smelled of coconut.

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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:10:59 -0500
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We worked with Dale Air, out of England, a number of years ago and they sell museum scents like Mummy, Cannon Smoke and Sweaty Feet. Yes sweaty feet did smell exactly like the real thing. We also did the simple thing and put the scents in wooden boxes with a vent hole for visitors to get the smell from.

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Mike Breza

Assistant Director

Oshkosh Public Museum

(920) 236-5765

www.oshkoshmuseum.org

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Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 1:27 PM
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Hello Listers,

I am searching for a vendor of smells to incorporate into our exhibits. Specifically I am looking for liquid scents that can be put into wooden boxes and refreshed regularly. When opened, visitor will be able to sniff scents related to the exhibit. My problem is finding the more unusual scents like skunk, money or salt air. I have found vendors that make scent for perfumes and candles, but their “flavors” aren’t authentic. Something may be called sea air, but not really smell like the sea, for example. I know I have smelled unusual scents in other museums, so someone out there must make them. Any suggestions?

Thanks!