I agree with Rax wholeheartedly! "That has been my general take on blockbuster shows ever since. They offer the public a superficial experience and the opportunity to buy souvenirs and tell their friends that they've been to a trendy popular event. For the museum administration, they draw crowds, make money and attract benefactors. Of course, the fact that blockbuster shows are also a pain for the staff and take time away from the daily operations is irrelevant in the context of the museum as a corporation." I'm from Washington, DC and the museums of art are virtually empty in comparison to the history and technological museums until...........the opening of a blockbuster! In the 1980's I waited in a line for 8 hours (!) to see the Matisse exhibit. Geesh, it was hardly worth it! I was so tired and cranky that I couldn't enjoy the overcrowded show or 'experience' the works. Ever since then, I pick and choose. I saw the Vermeer show but there was no way on earth that I would go any where near the recent Van Gogh exhibit! What a shame! Monifa ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]