Learning Format: Active Learning
Is that torpedo safe to be on display? Do you have extra requirements in place for storing or displaying firearms? Has anyone ever walked into your lobby with a donation offer, only to pull a grenade out of their pocket? Museums of all types collect and display ordnance (small arms, edged weapons, missiles, grenades, cannons, ammunition and more), join us as we...
9:00 am – 10:15 am
Learning Format: Passive Learning
The Mariana Islands, comprised of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands exist on the edge of the United States in multiple ways. These islands are modern-day colonies of the US and are of significant strategic value to its US. This panel will focus on the challenges that are faced by the indigenous people of the islands in terms of managing...
The Mariana Islands, comprised of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands exist on the edge of the United States in multiple ways. These islands are modern-day colonies of the US and are of significant strategic value to its US. This panel will focus on the challenges that are faced by the indigenous people of the islands in terms of managing...
Learning Format: Conversation
Exhibition content can be difficult, and it is vitally important for museums to anticipate how to help visitors not only engage with challenging content but also to provide support after they have viewed an exhibition. The panelists in this session will share their experiences presenting exhibitions at their institutions that contained difficult content, strategies...
Exhibition content can be difficult, and it is vitally important for museums to anticipate how to help visitors not only engage with challenging content but also to provide support after they have viewed an exhibition. The panelists in this session will share their experiences presenting exhibitions at their institutions that contained difficult content, strategies...
Learning Format: Active Learning
Change is an inevitable part of life, and our careers are no exception. In the museum field, career changes can be challenging and often bring up a mix of emotions. This interactive session will explore the personal and professional lessons learned from making career shifts within the museum field. Our diverse panel of speakers will share the challenges they faced...
Change is an inevitable part of life, and our careers are no exception. In the museum field, career changes can be challenging and often bring up a mix of emotions. This interactive session will explore the personal and professional lessons learned from making career shifts within the museum field. Our diverse panel of speakers will share the challenges they faced...