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What was a requirement for schools to participate in the project mentioned?
What was a requirement for schools to participate in the project mentioned?
Museum education programs primarily target adult groups.
Museum education programs primarily target adult groups.
False
What is one method museum archaeologists are using to enhance public engagement?
What is one method museum archaeologists are using to enhance public engagement?
Digital access to museum collections
Museum archaeologists aim to serve a ___, culturally diverse public.
Museum archaeologists aim to serve a ___, culturally diverse public.
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Match the following visitor engagement strategies with their descriptions:
Match the following visitor engagement strategies with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a role traditionally served by archaeological curators?
Which of the following is NOT a role traditionally served by archaeological curators?
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The interactions visitors have with archaeology in museums are considered effective by default.
The interactions visitors have with archaeology in museums are considered effective by default.
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What type of learning does the museum aim to foster through its educational programs?
What type of learning does the museum aim to foster through its educational programs?
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What type of experience do visitors prefer at museums with archaeological collections?
What type of experience do visitors prefer at museums with archaeological collections?
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The Burke Museum’s interactive exhibition focuses on the archaeology of a prehistoric site in Seattle.
The Burke Museum’s interactive exhibition focuses on the archaeology of a prehistoric site in Seattle.
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What is the primary goal of museum educators when it comes to archaeology?
What is the primary goal of museum educators when it comes to archaeology?
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Name one multimedia technology used by the Shandong University Museum to present its collections.
Name one multimedia technology used by the Shandong University Museum to present its collections.
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The British Museum's website offers short videos featuring _______ introducing objects in current exhibitions.
The British Museum's website offers short videos featuring _______ introducing objects in current exhibitions.
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Self-guided tours are the most effective method for engaging young visitors in museums.
Self-guided tours are the most effective method for engaging young visitors in museums.
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Match the following museums with their exhibits or characteristics:
Match the following museums with their exhibits or characteristics:
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What is meant by 'hands-on' experiences in museum education?
What is meant by 'hands-on' experiences in museum education?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the British Museum's website?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the British Museum's website?
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Museum archaeologists often employ _____ experiences to capture the attention of younger visitors.
Museum archaeologists often employ _____ experiences to capture the attention of younger visitors.
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Match the following terms with their related concepts in museum education:
Match the following terms with their related concepts in museum education:
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Visitors typically bring adequate knowledge to archaeological exhibitions without any misconceptions.
Visitors typically bring adequate knowledge to archaeological exhibitions without any misconceptions.
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What type of activities do visitors enjoy participating in at site museums?
What type of activities do visitors enjoy participating in at site museums?
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Which strategy might provide deeper engagement for museum visitors?
Which strategy might provide deeper engagement for museum visitors?
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Children learn best by listening to lectures in museum settings.
Children learn best by listening to lectures in museum settings.
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What is one benefit of using replica objects in museum education?
What is one benefit of using replica objects in museum education?
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Study Notes
Museum Archaeology - Exam Notes
- Museum collections are increasingly vital for future archaeological reflection due to problematic fieldwork in many parts of the world.
- Museum archaeology is not just about institutional practice but also about the skills and knowledge related to archaeological collections.
- Curation needs to be integrated throughout an archaeological project.
- There has been a shift from an "old museology" to a "visitor-centered" organization in museums.
- Key concerns in museum archaeology: managing storage, dealing with repatriation (including human remains), and handling relationships between institutions and the wider discipline.
- Standards in the Museum Care of Archaeological Collection, published in 1992, are now well established.
Acquisition and Cataloguing
- Acquisition is the process of adding objects to a collection and should be done according to established policies.
- Accessioning involves assigning an accession number and recording basic object information (including condition).
- Cataloguing involves compiling information about each object, including provenance.
Cataloguing and Disposal
- Object preparation for storage, research, exhibition, and lending.
- Strategic storage decisions based on access requirements, environmental standards, security considerations, and handling human remains.
- Deaccessioning and disposal are legitimate but unusual steps in collections management, often involving transfer/donation instead of sales.
Curation and Conservation
- Optimizing conditions for the preservation of archaeological collections: Appropriate storage, handling, and conservation treatment for artifacts, considering specific limitations based on the materials and their perceived future uses.
- Proper procedures for documentation, identification, and authentication of archaeological objects are essential.
- The use of scientific analysis (e.g., chromatography-mass spectrometry, stable isotope analysis, thermoluminescence) is used to help identify artifacts and determine their age and provenance accurately.
- The ongoing challenges of archaeological archiving and preservation are critical.
Archaeological Collections Research and Curation
- Museums should have a well-defined policy for research involving their archaeological collections.
- The management of archaeological collections should consider ethical responsibilities, legal requirements, and diverse stakeholders (e.g., government, Indigenous communities, public, and researchers).
- Policies on repatriation, reburial, or return of archaeological objects to their origin communities or owners/heirs.
- Discussion of considerations for handling human remains, including appropriate ethical protocols.
Archaeological Display and Interpretation
- Museum displays should present the past in a sensitive and thoughtful manner.
- Museum displays may use diverse approaches (e.g., critical perspectives, narratives, community involvement, multi-sensory experiences).
- Displaying historical objects and context.
- Interactive displays, outreach programs, and partnerships are important factors in museum operation.
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Explore the vital role of museum collections in archaeological reflection and the integration of curation within projects. Understand the shift towards visitor-centered organizations and key concerns like repatriation and collection management. Test your knowledge on acquisition and cataloguing processes in this specialized area of archaeology.
