Historic House Museums: A Practical Handbook for Their Care. Preservation. and Management

Historic house museums can be found in nearly every city in the United States and Canada. These are the homes of the earliest settlers statesmen frontiersmen great writers artists architects and industrial magnates. These are the places carefully saved and preserved that represent a cultural heritage. Despite their popularity it is not uncommon to find museums that are in poor repair their collections neglected and their staffs grossly overworked. Many are run by well-meaning and hard-working volunteers who have little or no professional training. Often they survive on shoestring budgets and are able to present only limited programs. Serving both as a hands-on guide and reference this book examines these problems offering practical advice and solutions which can be easily implemented. Its useful lessons include governance where to find help care of collections conservation security and interpretation--all designed to increase the professionalism of the historic house museum.

Paperback: 280 pages

Publisher: Oxford University Press (February 8 1996)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0195106601

ISBN-13: 978-0195106602

Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds