On 7/2/2018 5:43 PM, Fred Cisin via
cctalk wrote:
The Moravian Galley in Brno has an
exhibition on "Computer Art 1968".
The only actual computer is a very
well-preserved German LGP-30. I
took a few photos of it
yesterday... and got told off for
handling the
paper tape,
Asking people not to touch museum
exhibits makes sense to me.
On Mon, 2 Jul 2018, js--- via cctalk
wrote:
Seriously! Liam, don't you know that
handling paper with your hands
transfers oils to it and hastens its
decay? This is why gloves are worn
to handle old paper artifacts.
Seriously! Don't they know that if it
is within reach, then the museum
attendees will reach over and handle?
velvet ropes and glass cases <sigh>
Muir Woods is now a TREE MUSEUM!, with
paved fenced walkways to keep people
from touching the ancient redwoods.
And they charge more than a dollar and
a half just to see 'em.
How can you balance the hands-on
aspect that is so ESSENTIAL to the
experience?
Yes, but Liam is no ordinary museum
attendee - he should have the experience
to know better :-D Fred, I guess the
rarity and cost of restoration of
something determines whether it can be
presented for hands-on experiences
or not, as well as taking into account
what the goals of the particular
museum are. Museums are not under any
particular obligation to have
hands-on exhibits, as that option only
raises their operating costs.
Museums are typically show & tell... not
show, share, and tell.
Those who must have the full experience,
buy their own examples.
- J.
