Natural History Museums: Directions for Growth

All persons involved with natural history museums--from administrators to exhibit designers--will find this work useful. The chapters in the volume provide a general overview as well as address specific topics concerning the roles and functions of natural history museums. Topics in this survey include conservation, care, use, management, and preservation of collections; the role of exhibits and other educational materials, as well as ideas and guidelines for some exciting new approaches for this facet of natural history museums; and, in addition, useful information about possible sources of funding for natural history museums.

Author: Paisley S. Cato
Publisher: Texas Tech University Press
Published: 01/15/1991
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.30w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780896722408