Displaying Organisation: How to Successfully Manage a Museum Exhibition

Displaying Organization is a practical guide to planning and implementing exhibitions, covering key tasks, skills, and knowledge specific to the museum and heritage sector. It includes 'top tips from industry leaders and real-life examples and templates.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Facet Publishing

Displaying Organization is a comprehensive and practical guide to planning and executing exhibitions. Drawing on the extensive experience of the author in managing a diverse range of exhibitions and installations, the book breaks down the process of exhibition creation into easily understandable sections.

The book is organized into distinct sections, covering not only essential tasks but also exploring the skills and knowledge specific to the museum and heritage sector. Key topics covered include:

Defining and planning your project: This section guides you through the process of identifying the purpose and goals of your exhibition, developing a concept, and creating a timeline. It also covers important considerations such as budget, venue selection, and legal requirements.

Setting up a project team: This section emphasizes the importance of assembling a skilled and dedicated project team. It covers tasks such as recruiting team members, assigning roles and responsibilities, and establishing effective communication channels.

Carrying out a formative evaluation and writing an interpretation plan: This section provides guidance on conducting a thorough evaluation of your exhibition concept and identifying key themes and messages. It also covers the process of writing an interpretation plan that will guide visitors through the exhibition and enhance their understanding of the content.

The foundation skills needed to be a successful project manager: This section covers essential skills such as budget management, risk management, and program management. It offers advice and approaches on how to tackle common problems to ensure the success of your exhibition.

Advice and approaches on how to tackle common problems to ensure success: This section provides practical tips and strategies for overcoming challenges that may arise during the exhibition planning and execution process. It includes real-life examples and templates that can be adapted to your specific exhibition needs.

Featuring 'top tips from industry leaders and professional as well as real-life examples and templates, this book is a must-read for new and experienced museum and exhibition professionals, as well as students studying to enter the heritage sector.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 158 x 242 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783305063