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From: Colleena Alexander <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: MCMUSEUMS
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From: Montogomery County Historical Society <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: museums without collections
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I agree. Museums without collections are a very evil trend. Museums are
becoming less educational and more showy. The rise of "children's
interactive museums" are a good example. Go see how much learning is really
going on at these places. Very little. We call them McMuseums after the Mc
Donalds playlands.
Brian
Dear Brian,
I take offense at your remark, "Museums without collections are a very evil
trend." What a limited view. I assure you that the visitors leaving our
facility are receiving educational benefits. Learning comes in many forms,
and for "early" learning constructive "play" is essential. In a time when
funding is hard to come by whether you are interactive or collections based,
badmouthing the Museum industry in any form is in bad taste. I hope you
reconsider your remark.
Colleena Alexander (-;
Richland, WA