Museum at Home
In the Museum at Home activity series, we will help you to pretend that your home is a museum! Museums are not the only places that show works of art. Many people collect artwork and objects to display in their homes. From handmade coffee mugs, to children’s drawings, to precious stones, to paintings and more, people tend to surround themselves with works that are pleasing to look at, or make them think in a new way, or that remind them of an important event or person. There is no one reason why people collect and appreciate art, but it is a very important part of life!
PART 01: CREATING INFORMATION LABELS
In this workbook you will find:
- An introduction to this series
- Information on what is included in display labels
- Examples of display labels from the museum and from home
- A step-by-step guide to making your own display labels with materials you already have
PART 02: CURATING AN EXHIBITION
In this workbook you will find:
- An introduction to this series
- Information on the work curators do in museums
- An example of an exhibition floor plan from the Museum of Art
- A step-by-step guide to curating your own exhibition with a collection you have at home
PART 03: LEADING A TOUR
In this workbook you will find:
- An introduction to this series
- Information on the role of docents in museums
- Some basic considerations when giving a tour of a piece or exhibition
- A step-by-step guide to leading your own tour either in-person or via video chat
PART 04: DIY DISPLAY CASES
In this workbook you will find:
- An introduction to this series
- Information on the importance of display cases
- An example of display cases from the Museum of Art
- A step-by-step guide to creating your own display cases from luci