The Dreaded Guided Tour. . .
When I arrived at the Detroit Historical Society in October 2010, I learned that the only school program offered was a 90-minute tour [...]
“… or a building full of old stuff” – Part III
Over time it became clear that we could use a little help. We’re in a town of 6,400 in a county of over 17,000 [...]
Reaching the Underserved: Adopt-a-Class
I know I don’t need to launch into a long explanation about hard times and the decline of the school field trip. Those [...]
How To Deliver Meaning on a Shoestring Budget
How can small museums develop high quality, low-cost exhibits? Despite having limited resources and volunteer workforces, curators at small museums are expected to make big statements and tell meaningful stories.