Dear All,
My colleagues that plan the redevelopment of the Natural History Museum's Life Galleries were debating over the display of real bones vs. casts.
What does it actually achieve to display the real specimen - in terms of draw card status, emotional impact in visit, effect of recollection post-visit and so on?
And, on the other hand, what is lost for the visitor when you display casts instead?
Are you aware of any research that has been contacted on that topic?
If so, please e-mail both Michael Harvey& Gina Koutsika [log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask]
Thanking you in advance for your help,
Gina
G-Gina Koutsika
Audience Advocate
on behalf of Michael Harvey,
Michael Harvey
Interpretation Manager - Gallery Development
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
South Kensington SW75BD
Ph: 020 7942 5941
Fax: 020 7942 5175
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