While many ready built science center buildings have very sturdy attachment
points designed into their ceiling structures,  a prominent architect has asked
that exhibit staff justify the need to suspend artifacts or other exhibition
components from the ceiling of a new science center building.

Do Museum-L readers have specific examples of objects which were best displayed
suspended?  If so, for each example, approximate dimensions, weights, the name
of the relevant institution plus information about getting the object up and
down would be much appreciated.

I feel the option to suspend objects particularly in temporary exhibition
areas is essential.  Do others share this view?

Joe Ansel

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