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Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past. ATTN NASHVILLIANS WHO WANT TO ACTIVELY SHAPE OUR FUTURE… are you also controlling the past?? Are you controlling your present?? If you haven’t already signed up, this is an incredibly powerful way to take this moment in time to directly impact the way we move in the future… to combat the censorship and revisionist history some other (ahem) groups are pushing. Historians know that it’s not just about interrogating the voices we do hear, but also interrogating the cause of absent voices. And asking “If the voice were present, what would it say? How would it impact the story that’s being told?” Too much of history education is already reduced to excerpts and quotes taken out of context, and truly voices are at real risk of erasure. Come hear their stories before they’re lost to history so that we can impact a more thoughtful, inclusive future. Also Tamyra Gordon MSEd is just really fantastic and you should support her work. 💥

🌊 Did you know? There are more historic artifacts under the sea than in all the world's museums! #funfactfriday #MaritimeHeritage #UnderwaterArchaeology The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is a treasure trove of maritime heritage, with over 1,000 shipwrecks and historic resources spanning a 500-year history. Uncover the stories of the past from the 16th century to modern times through these fascinating underwater discoveries. Learn more about the captivating maritime history of the Florida Keys: [Read more](https://lnkd.in/djRyXtzh)

You should have a policy on cataloguing. This could either be a standalone document or part of a wider collections management policy. Either way, in deciding your policy you will need to consider this question: 'For new accessions, what is your timeframe for creating the target 'basic' catalogue record?' 🔗 https://buff.ly/3SHILoW #MuseumDocumentation #PrimaryProcedures #Museums

Very interesting proper organized storage facilities which are accessible during planned studies or activities and after to reduce on disaster risks of irrepressible artifacts.

Every artifact tells a story. Our museum storage preserves and protects these artifacts, ensuring they speak as vividly today as they did centuries ago. From ancient scrolls to contemporary sculptures, our systems support optimal preservation conditions and enhance exhibit readiness. Discover how to redefine the future by protecting the past: https://hubs.la/Q02rGJT80

This is what I learned from several courses at the School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester #heritage and its concepts were constructed by the power or the majority. #museum is one of the powers. People believe that a museum is a valid knowledge institution. Hence, whatever the museum puts on display is a trustworthy statement. Museum play a significant role in declaring both tangible & intangible heritage. Thus, it is essential for a museum to have experts and professionals who are related to the museum, collections, and its mission. Museum needs to act ethically and professionally as public trust the institution as a knowledge centre. https://lnkd.in/gnfeDB-a

🦐 Curious to see how we can harness the real power of the sea? Make your way to ARTIS | Natura Artis Magistra Groote Museum and explore ways that we can cultivate land, sea, and the lab to provide for our ever growing population. Here's a little snippet of the sea video, told by Reinier (R.W.) Nauta, produced by BIND and animated by me at YIPP!

Smithsonian Open Access: (Click on:) si.edu/openaccess "Anyone can download, share & reuse millions of the Smithsonian's images from the Smithsonian's 21 museums, 14 research & education centers, and the National Zoo. The tools you need to create, imagine and discover are right at your fingertips." (Direct quote from the Smithsonian.) (Click on photo below or on si.edu/openaccess)

🗣 I used to love giving lunchtime talks during my time as Curator of Decorative Art! It often gave me a chance to focus on one area of the collections, or even, just one object. 🔎 As Peter Robinson has said here, it's also important for curators to be given the chance to do in-depth research, and present their findings to a variety of audiences. 😨 It may sound daunting to talk about just one thing for up to a whole hour, though. What on earth can you find to say for that long, about a single item?! Actually, once you get going, you'll be amazed at what you can come up with. Here are just a few examples: 👉 How was it made? People love to hear about the skills and techniques used to produce things. If you can show them a few tools, or even a short video - even better! 👉 Where did the materials come from? Is this made locally or do some parts come from the other side of the world? What does this tell you about trade at the time? Do you have a sample of the material visitors can touch? 👉 Who used it? Was it for everyone, or just a select few? How much (in real terms, like a weekly wage) would it have cost? 👉 How did it come into the museum? Is there an exciting or strange story there? ⛏ These are just a few object stories that you can uncover, just get digging, open up your imagination and there'll be no stopping you! ✍️ Do you have a favourite object you could talk about for hours? Share it in the comments! 👋 Need help with interpreting objects in English? Let’s connect and have a conversation. Don’t forget to follow me and ring the bell 🔔 on the profile to catch all my posts. 🏛 I help heritage professionals improve their communication skills and confidence 👩🏫 #curator #interpretation #museumeducation #heapoffacts #communicationcoach

When you get lovely secondhand compliments on your design work 👍