Ed Lambert wrote: Dear Friends: The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle is preparing for a major new exhibit, "Fish and Chips: Nature, Culture and Technology on Puget Sound". The exhibit will examine how technological change impacts the natural and cultural landscape. It will center around a salmon-butchering machine patented as the "Iron Chink" that was designed to replace decreasing reserves of skilled Chinese workers just after the turn of the century. From this artifact, we will look at racism and labor relations, the process of invention, and the understanding of salmon biology at the turn of the century. In addition to traditional media, we want to use hands-on devices to deliver some of the exhibit concepts and content. For example, having learners physically stack the number of cans that come from one salmon, measure how fast they disassemble a Velcro salmon, or look through opposing stereopticons at contrasting views of cultural stereotypes, etc. Has anyone out there worked with similar concepts, content or delivery devices? We are also considering working with local artists to create a space for the community to respond to issues of technology and culture in their daily lives. We would love to hear your ideas, contacts, words of encouragement or words of warning! Can I suggest that you contact the Canning Museum in Stavanger, Norway. Many of us who attended the ICOM Triennial in that town were impressed by the hands on nature of the facility and the guided tour provided by staff. Everything from fish skewer theading, smoking to sampling of the finished product. In short a multi sensory experience. Their shop merchandise was also well selected - I managed to cram several tins of brisling into the suitcase on the way home and feel confident that they played me hell with the airport metal detectors ! Best wishes, Roger Smith Director of Waikato Museum of Art & History Hamilton, New Zealand [log in to unmask]