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MTC Reads 2024-2025: The Stories We Tell & The Objects We Keep

This LibGuide explores the art of storytelling and the role of objects in preserving narratives.

Curation in Museums, Archives, and Libraries

Articles & Websites 📄

Why Do Stories Matter to Museums and How Can Museums Become Better Storytellers (MuseumNext): This article explores the role of storytelling in museums and offers strategies for improving narrative engagement.

British Museum Collecting Histories: The British Museum provides insights into the stories behind its collections and the importance of preserving these narratives.

The Met Collecting Practices: The Met outlines its approach to collecting and preserving artifacts, emphasizing the stories they tell.

Museum Storytelling: How to Write a Story That Converts (Museum Creative): This blog post offers practical tips for creating compelling museum narratives that engage visitors.

The Museum Experience Meets Creative Storytelling (Rooted Storytelling): This article explores how museums are incorporating creative storytelling techniques to improve visitor engagement.

A History of Exhibition Labels and the Stories They Tell (National Museum of Scotland): The National Museum of Scotland examines the evolution of exhibition labels and their role in storytelling.

Make a Museum Label Activity (Penn Museum): An activity guide for creating museum labels, designed to help students and enthusiasts understand the importance of artifact descriptions.

Quick Guide to the Preservation of Artifacts (Texas Historical Commission): A guide offering best practices for preserving artifacts and the stories they represent.

Objects Conservation Section (The MET): The MET's conservation section provides insights into how the museum preserves and restores artifacts.

Books 📚

Featured Media

Watch 🎬

Stories of Objects: Museums and Identity at the Rhodes Humanities Forum this November (2019): Stories of Objects: Museums and Identity at the Rhodes Humanities Forum this November (2019).

 

Listen 🎧

Podcast: The Preservation Technology Episode 131: A podcast episode discussing how museums can effectively use storytelling to enhance exhibits and visitor experiences.

 


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