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Journey Stories For Local Coordinators

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Journey Stories
Table of Contents

 

Museum on Main Street Basics
MOMS Overview
How to Host a MOMS Exhibition
Key Contacts for 2009 Hosts
Key Contacts for 2010 Hosts
Key Contacts for 2011 Hosts

Exhibition Specifics
Exhibition Description
Exhibition Script
Spanish Translation of Script
Pantone Colors and Exhibition Fonts

Installation and Deinstallation Support Materials
Helpful Hints for Gallery Planning
Installation Instructions
Crate List
Condition Reporting Journey Stories
Damage Report
Summary Report
Deinstallation Instructions

Developing Local Exhibitions, Programs and Performances
Overview: Developing Local Exhibitions and Programs
Getting Started: Local Exhibition Development
Ideas for Public Programs and Local Exhibitions
Suggested Reading
Books for Children
Web Resources
Filmography
Sample Forms Intro

  • Incoming Loan Receipt
  • Deed of Gift
  • Receipt of Return
    MoMS Workshop Bureau

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    Exhibition Development Resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society

  • What is Interpretation?
  • Looking at Objects
  • Beginning With Concepts
  • Balancing Your Exhibit Program
  • Communicating Concepts
  • A Hierarchy of Labels
  • Labels: Writing Style
  • Exhibit Design: The Language of Artifacts
  • Summarizing Some Thoughts
  • 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

    Public Relations
    Overview: Public Relations
    Sample Press Release
    Powerpoint for Local Hosts (large download that may require several minutes with a broadband connection)
    Credit Line
    Smithsonian Institution Logo


    Congressional Relations
    Overview: Congressional Relations
    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

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