Display the past: Behind the scenes at the museum
ARCH launches an exciting new museum skills course. If you have ever wondered what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ at your local museum, then Display the Past is for you.
The eight session course includes an introduction to the history and development of museums and collecting, exploring changes and developments over time. Participants will also learn about and gain hands on experience in practical aspects of work in a museum including the cataloguing and care of museum objects, creating accessible interpretation materials and planning, designing and setting-up exhibitions of objects from museum collections, including composing the 2-dimensional displays. No previous experience is required and people of all ages and abilities are welcome.
All those participating in the course will research, design, create and install an exhibition for display in their local museum.
The course is being offered by ARCH in partnership with two local museums:
To find out more about these courses please contact Cathy on 01349 868 230 or at cathy@archhighland.org.uk
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