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Museum on Main Street Basics
MOMS Overview
How to Host a MOMS Exhibition
Your Key MoMS Contacts for 2007 Hosts
Your Key MoMS Contacts for 2008, 2009 and 2010 Hosts

Exhibition Specifics
Exhibition Description
Exhibition Script (5.17.05)
Object List
Spanish Translation of Script (1.68 MB file - may take a few minutes to download)
Pantone Colors for Exhibition
Exhibition Fonts

Installation and Deinstallation Support Materials
Dos and Don'ts for Between Fences
Helpful Hints for Gallery Planning
Exhibition Size Requirements
Exhibition Layout
Installation Instructions
Crate List
Condition Reporting Between Fences Damage Report
Summary Report
Deinstallation Instructions
Dimensions for Shipping/Truck Size

Developing Local Exhibitions and Programs
Overview: Developing Local Exhibitions and Programs
Getting Started: Local Exhibition Development
Ideas for Public Programs and Local Exhibitions
Suggested Reading
Reading and Discussion
Books for Children
Books for Young Adults
Web Resources
Filmography
Sample Forms Intro
Incoming Loan Receipt
Deed of Gift
Receipt of Return
MoMS Workshop Bureau

Exhibition Development Resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Docent Training Materials
How Do I Become a Great Docent?
Conducting Docent Training
Docent Readings
Docent Guide

Educational Materials
Educational Promotion Strategies
Teacher's Guide (1.2 MB download may take a few minutes)

Public Relations and Marketing Toolkit
Introduction and Overview (07.28.05)
View Printed Materials Provided by MoMS (07.28.05)
Digital Files and Images
Between Fences Graphic Identity
Selected Exhibition Images
Smithsonian Institution Logo
PowerPoint Presentation (This is a 31 MB download that is not optimal for dialup users.)
Guidelines, Templates and Resource Lists Promoting Your MoMS Exhibition/Guidelines and Best Practices (07.28.05)
Tips on Strategic Use of Printed Materials (07.28.05)
Sample Press Releases
Pre-tour
Mid-tour
Post-tour
Credit Line
Website Guidelines and Suggestions (07.28.05)
Marketing and PR Web Resources (07.28.05)

Congressional Relations
Overview: Congressional Relations (02.22.08)
Local Invitation Letter Template
Local Thank You Letter Template

Evaluation and Closeout Reports
Overview: Evaluation and Closeout Reporting
Closeout Report

Visitor Surveys
Sample 1
Sample 2

Technical Assistance
Technical leaflets on a variety
of museum issues are available at
www.aaslh.org/FSA/fsaleaflets.html