Sharon:
This may be an odd thought for you, but you may want to look at some of the
theme parks.  They are a different beast, but look at how they set the stage
for what the visitor is about to experience.  How they move the people, when
are certain elements of the experience revealed, etc.  RHPayson

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Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 4:34 PM
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Subject: Visitor Services


Thank you to all who responded to my inquiry about visitor centers.  Now
we are looking for suggestions of people and places that exemplify best
visitor services practises  at historic sites/house museums.  Before we
actually design and build our visitor center, we see the importance of
defining what services we need to  provide to visitors for a rich and
meaningful experience.  Then we'll build that into the center.
Recommendations of resources, people and places will be gratefully
accepted!  Please excuse cross postings.

Sharon Kayne
Ten Chimneys
Box 225
Genesee Depot, WI 53217

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