The most powerful one I ever saw (though it only falls loosely under
'exhibit') is the audio tour of Alcatraz, with former prisoners describing
what happened in each area. I have seen powerfully effective use of
videoscreens in exhibit too (as long as the segments are not too long and
repeat frequently. Just having an audio playing over speakers can get lost
in the crowds.

Francis French
Education Programs Coordinator
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
(619) 238 1233 Ext: 808
www.rhfleet.org <http://www.rhfleet.org>


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        Subject:        oral histories in exhibits

        We are looking for recommendations of exhibitions that have included
oral histories. Has anyone seen any they'd recommend? Any ideas of ways to
use/present/include oral histories in exhibits?

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