STANDARD 1: The Planning Process
Conservation concerns must be addressed systematically throughout all phases of exhibit planning[edit | edit source]
The importance of introducing conservation early in the exhibit process cannot be overemphasized. Museum exhibition experience has shown that an object-friendly exhibit can be achieved most effectively and efficiently when object conservation is included as a priority at the beginning of an exhibit’s development.
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Guideline 1.1: Conservation concerns are incorporated at the start of the exhibit planning process
- Why is it essential to introduce conservation concerns at the beginning of exhibit planning?
- How to ensure that conservation concerns are incorporated in early planning: The Exhibit Proposal
- How to ensure that conservation concerns are incorporated in early planning: The Exhibit Location
- What are the benefits of identifying and mapping out all conservation-related activities?
- What are the key conservation activities to address in the Planning phase?
- What are the key conservation activities to address in the Design phase?
- What are the key conservation activities to address in the Fabrication and Installation phases?
Guideline 1.3: The exhibit budget includes sufficient funds for conservation
- How does a series of cost estimates help budget for conservation?
- How to create a general budget estimate
- How to create a comprehensive budget estimate
- Sample Time and Cost Estimate for A Conservator’s Exhibit Involvement
- What conservation-related items should be budgeted for in addition to conservation specialists?
- Why is it essential to establish clear methods of communication?
- Which exhibit documents should be used to communicate conservation issues and decisions?
- How to communicate conservation features in explicit and consistent language
