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 [log in to unmask] 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 >