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Collections
These advice guides describe how to acquire, store, care for, display, and dispose of collections.
Introduction to object disposal
Learn about the process of curatorially motivated object disposal of museum collections in this introductory guide.
Metal collections care
Learn how to care for metals in your collections and protect them from degradation and damage.
Welcoming external researchers
Researchers may include school children undertaking a project, a scholar writing a monograph, or researchers specifically contracted by your museum.
Digital Interpretation
Learn how you can use digital technology to enhance your interpretation and increase access to your museum collections.
Introduction to Interpretation
This introduction is the first in a series of advice guides which provide an overview on the basics of interpreting collections.
Creating Interpretive Text
Learn how to create labels and text for your museum collections.
Interpretive Techniques
Learn about the basic interpretive techniques you might consider as part of your interpretive plan
Interpreting for your audience
Learn about the process of interpreting our collections, historic buildings, or landscapes, in a way that is accessible to our audiences.
Interpretive Planning
Learn how to create a basic interpretive plan or strategy for your museum collection