Subject: Re: Museum Theory Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 08:46:55 -0700 From: Dave <[log in to unmask]> To: John Martinson <[log in to unmask]> Dear John Martinson: I am responding to your enquiry about 'museum theory' since I am nearby in Olympia, and I would like to try to answer your specific questions. I am not exactly certain what your question on museum theory entails and if you are asking about something that is specific or if you want a general definition. I am working in the area of The New Nuseology as defined from ICOM's 1972 Declaration of Santiago, and as further definied in 1992 Quebec General Conference and 1995 Stravenger General Conference, which defines museums as community interactive (and co-operative), education-centred institutions. My particular interests have included outlining and defining Ethnocultural Preservation, Holistic Exhibition, and Relational Education as philosophical approaches to culturally appropriate approaches to museums. I work in the areas of minority and indigenous museums that address community needs (primarily social, education, and economic). Where are you studying for a Master's? Dave Wells Quinault National Museum Project 821 Kaiser RD NW 6A Olympia WA 360-866-4431 John Martinson wrote: > > I have been away from MUSEUM-L for over a year, and > feel there is enough new blood on line to reintroduce a > question I posted earlier. > > What exactly is "museum theory" ~~ is there a clear answer? > Yes, in Europe there is a different approach to the profession > with this thinking than in the States, however, would appreciate > any insight to this. > > UPDATE: To keep in touch, since leaving Fort Walla Walla Museum (WA) > as Executive Director, I am not Managing Director of the Wooden > Boat Foundation, in Port Townsend, WA. Also, finishing up my > Master's in Museology/Management....discussing "museum theory". > > John Martinson > Port Townsend, WA