From:   MIS003::OUTR0006     "Beth Jones 410-455-2680" 19-JAN-1994 11:47:22.23
To:     IN%"mUSEUM-L"
CC:     OUTR0006
Subj:   HANDS-ON GALLERIES
 
This is my first entry onto the list, but I have been a silent observer for
the past couple months.   I work as Director of Interpretation for the
Baltimore City Life Museums, and we are now in the process of planning
interpretive spaces for a new building to open in Fall 1995.   Those spaces
include:  one core (where we will incorporate a variety of living history and
dramatic perfomance spaces); two temporary exhibit spaces, a computer gallery,
an orientation theater, and two hands-on gallery spaces.
 
Currently I am trying to gather some information for our Hands-on Galleries
with about 1500 square feet.  Are there any of you out there who have
expertise, experience, relevant articles and/or opinions that you might share
with us as we plan our spaces.  We would be particluarly interested in the
following information:
 
        1. Particulary effective hands-on galleries you would recommend that
        you have seen.
        2. Museum people and designers whom you might refer us to for further
        information/consultation.
        3. Specific recommendtions from your experience concerning space, noise
        control, storage, security, staffing.
        4. Budgetary considerations.
        5. Importance of peer review and marketing research.
 
If you have any comments/suggestions we would appreciate your help.
 
My address is Dale Jones, Baltimore City LIfe Museums, 800 East Lombard Street,
Baltimore MD 21202.  My phone is (410) 396-9911.  My e-mail address, through
my wife's account:
 
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