I don't know about a "standards manual," but I do know that the Metropolitan redid their signage recently - 1993 sounds about right. It involved an intensive effort, not just in the design of individual signs (although they're quite nice) but also in completely rethinking how the museum directed its visitors around. It was covered fairly extensively in the design press at the time (perhaps winning an ID award? I can't remember....) You might want to check the "Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature" under the museum name. Nickie ______________ Nicole M. Bouvier Scheduling & Exhibitor Relations Director Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW MRC 706 Washington, DC 20560 <[log in to unmask]> 202.357.3168 x120 phone 202.357.4324 fax Visit SITES on the Web! http://www.si.edu/sites/