It was precisely this mystery about what went on behind the scenes that
lead me to a museum career.  As a kid, and occassional museum visitor, I
wanted to be part of the exclusive group that had private access to the
treasures I saw.  Sneak peaks at the museum world behind the scenes
would, I am sure, increase most people's interest and respect for museums
in general and museum employees.

Miriam Albahari
Registrar, Jewish Historical Society of Maryland
Museum Studies graduate student, George Washington University
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On Wed, 28 Feb 1996, Musynergy wrote:

> Staff and visitors have such different experiences in museums that it's no
> wonder their behavior is different!  When visitors come into the museum,
> all they see is the tip of the iceberg --
> Lifting the curtain on some of the mysteries that take place in the bowels
> of museums could have a big impact on visitors' behavior in the galleries.
> It's also a way of showing respect for visitors that would probably have
> the mutual benefit of increasing their respect for us and what we do.
>
>
> Daryl Fischer
>