Western Museum Association's first WestMusings: 10 Minute Museum Talks took place at their annual meeting in Salt Lake City this year. One of our favorites was a talk done by Scott Stulen, in charge of audience engagement at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, "How I Won the Internet by Taking it … [Read more...]
Hidden Technologies Within the Museum: Scenting Generators Capture Culture in a Whole New Way
Hiding behind a set-prop in the backyard of the Ohio Historical Society's 1950s: Building the American Dream exhibit is a scenting generator. Aromas flow over the fabricated grass, tickling the noses of visitors. As museum participants continue through the exhibit, past the Lustron salesman and … [Read more...]
Ohio Historical Society 1950’s Building the American Dream Engaging Scents, Sights and Sounds in an All Immersive Experience
“Hello honey, I’m home!” calls out the quintessential 50’s father to his wife across the almost completely steel Lustron house situated in the Ohio Historical Society’s latest all immersive exhibition. Previously taken from an exhibit named Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Delivery located at … [Read more...]