What Is A Museum? The Louisiana State Museum
What is a museum?
A Museum is… A special place in the community where you can learn about many things.
What do we learn in museums?
The Louisiana State Museum teaches us about all of these things
Why are Museums Important?
1. Collect
2. Fix/Conserve AFTER BEFORE
3. Show/Exhibit
4. Tell Stories
What is an artifact?
What story do these artifacts tell?
Who Works in the Museum?
Curators
Historians
Educators
Tourism Information Counselors
Museum Police Officers
Maintenance
Museums Have Special Rules 1.Always walk inside the museum. 2.Observe the artifacts with your eyes only. 3.Only use pencils inside the museum. 4.Always use your whisper voice in the museum. 5.Keep food, drink, and gum outside of the museum. 6.Respect everyone and everything inside the museum.