The two museums I decided to compare and contrast are two aviation museums. One is the Alaska Aviation Museum that I actually visited in the past and had a fun time exploring and learning over there. The other is the Norwegian Aviation Museum (also known as the Norsk Luftarts Museum). The reason why I decided…
Read MoreAnswering the question about other controversies in the field of museums and heritage centers is a challenge for me. Most of the concerns/controversies discussed in this module are the ones that highlight to me the most. Though thinking about it more, I also think that maybe the controversies of funding and accountability is probably one…
Read MoreWhile searching for two museums with online exhibits, I found myself skeptical of whether I could find one (or even two) that would have any negative feedback on my end. Recently, I’ve been discovering that most museums have great online resources to browse through and explore. However, after I discovered two different exhibits from two…
Read MoreSince I wasn’t able to even go to one of my local museums this week due to a very busy schedule, I decided to go online museum visiting and check out some online exhibits and media that stood out to me the most. I’ve always been very interested in art, especially art from the Renaissance…
Read MoreBeluga whales are fascinating aquatic mammals. I’ve always been fascinated by beluga whales as a child and I have many stories of encountering beluga whales with my family when I was a toddler. I chose to explore the records of Beluga whales in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History database. Before I explain the information…
Read MoreFor this post, I will use the Russian muzzleloader and the lynx as examples of how one should preserve these artifacts before it deteriorates. There are several considerations that need to be taken into account. These two objects require different preservation methods due to their unique composition and the different agents of deterioration that can…
Read MoreFor this post, I was a bit disappointed with the lack of information I really wanted to share for this one artifact that I found very interesting at the British Museum. The artifact in question that I wanted to share is this Annular Brooch which dates around the early Anglo-Saxon period (around 400 A.D). I’ve…
Read MoreLiving collections and living reenactments have become popular features in museums, historical sites, and heritage centers. These attractions involve the use of live animals, plants, or people to recreate historical events, cultural traditions, or natural environments. While they can enhance the educational experience for visitors, there are also several complications that arise with having living…
Read MoreWhen I was younger I always thought that the preservation of history was one of the most important duties to take on in order for people to learn and understand the world before we even existed. Today, I still believe it’s very important to preserve history whether it’s human history or even the natural history…
Read MoreWhile trying to research and discover a large non-profit museum that had a natural history collection, I thought of the movie series “Night At the Museum” starring Ben Stiller along with the book series that the movies were based off of. I don’t know why I thought about movie for this assignment but I guess…
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