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>Posted to : H-Net Military History Discussion List
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>Date: Thu, 13 Jul 95 08:41:54 EST
>From: "Cronin, Clare C." <ccronin%ushmm.org>
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>> The Enola Gay controversy reflects an ongoing
>> discussion in the museum community today, which is
>> the role museums can/should/would play as
>> educators. Some believe that museums should
>> merely display collections and let audiences draw
>> their own conclusions, others believe that objects
>> must be interpreted. Traditionally, museums are
>> not regarded as being "academic," and I would be
>> interested in hearing opinions on the
>> can/should/would question.
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>I've always thought that history and science museums should interpret the
>exhibits they display. Without interpretation, the gallery becomes a room
>full of antiques (minerals, etc.) gathered in one place. I can see how art
>in museums can stand on their own, though it's always nice to learn about the
>artists. Or historic homes and arboritums can be appreciated just by being
>there. But with the Air and Space Museum - just a gathering of old aircraft
>without any explanation? How DO others feel about this?
>
>Deb Baroff, Museum of the Great Plains Lawton OK
I have never been offended by information
Kris Wetterlund, Director of Education, Minnesota Museum of American Art,
St. Paul, Minnesota
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