Starting Right: A Basic Guide to Museum Planning (American Association for State and Local History)

By Gerald George and Cindy Sherrell-Leo

Book Overview

Because launching a new museum or expanding an already existing one can be a daunting task, it is imperative that you have sound advice. Starting Right provides this guidance in a handbook that was designed to explain the basics of museum planning in an evening's reading. Free of technical jargon, Starting Right defines what a museum is, both philosophically and historically, discusses the pros and cons of establishing your museum, outlines where to get help, and proffers advice on all aspects of museums from the choice of a building through collections care, registration, exhibitions, conservation, staffing, financial management and fund raising.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761991484
• ISBN13: 9780761991489
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: AltaMira Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Great overview of museum planning!

I needed a book with an overview of museum planning. This book was great. It gave me the facts to help me make informed decisions about how to, or whether to, proceed with starting a museum plan. It was easy to read and understand and had a lot of helpful information on where to go next.

Starting Right, A Basic Guide to Museum Planning

This is an excellent "how to do it" guide if you are considering establishing a museum in your community. It is easy to read, and gives very specific guidlines to determine if your museum plan is feasible from both financial and community support considerations. If so, there are specific steps (from writing a mission statement to establishing a collections policy) to follow for prudent setup and running of a successful museum. Additional resources are listed for each step along the way.