Dear Michael,

To my knowledge the best and most recent example is the Henry Luce III
Center for the Study of American Culture located at the New York Historical
Society.  It comprises the entire 4th floor of the building, has a well
though out floor plan for traffic circulation, good lighting, enough
computers for accessing information, etc.  It's a more interesting exhibit
space than it's counterpart at the Met.  A much older example, but very
good, is at the Univeristy of British Columbia in Victoria.  I haven't seen
it in 15 years so am not sure if they have updated it in any way.  I wish I
knew where to direct you to in the midwest.  I hope you go in this
direction.

Jeffrey Herr

>From: Michael Panhorst <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: open storage, dense display considerations
>Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 10:32:48 -0500
>
>Open storage or dense display appears to be an increasingly popular way to
>make larger portions of museum collections accessible to the public.  We
>are considering that option with our building expansion that is in the
>design stage.  We would be grateful to hear from those of you who have
>opinions or experience in this area.
>
>In particular, what are some good examples where it has worked?
>
>Are there any in Chicago or the upper midwest (where we would be more
>likely to be able to visit)?
>
>What is the best thing about dense display?
>
>What is the greatest liability with dense display?
>
>
>
>Michael W. Panhorst, Director
>Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
>Saginaw Valley State University
>University Center, MI 48710
>517.790.5698
>fax 791.7721
>
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