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How to Use a Viking Arm to Wrangle Crates When a Pallet Jack Won’t Do the Trick

I’ve been meaning to drop a note your way about a specialty tool I’ve been using, itR...[Read More]

Ever-Growing List of Awesome Books for Museum Handlers, Designers, Technicians, and Preparators

Hi Everyone,   MuseumTrade.org is committed to compiling all the tips, tricks, successes, and y...[Read More]

Comparing Mini Printers for Use in Museums

Those of us in the museum field love to engage our visitors. Be it through objects, stories, interac...[Read More]

Go Behind the Scenes with Creative Director in an Interactive Installation Workshop

Hello MuseumTrade community. I thought this was an insightful interview. Many of us don’t get ...[Read More]

Public Surplus Resource – Flat Files, Bookshelves, Chairs, Paints, Projectors, Computers, & More

HI All, Just a quick link to a fantastic resource. If you’re looking for second-hand supplies ...[Read More]

Science Museum Tips: On Partnering with Researchers

EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the Ja...[Read More]

Fitness Tracking for Elephant Welfare

Here’s an interesting take on wildlife welfare. It demonstrates promising results and may have...[Read More]

TEST POST – Visitor Signage at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Here are a couple of pictures I took at the museum to help those with young visitors understand the ...[Read More]

Needed Research: Test Spray Adhesive Qualities

We use spray adhesive to bond 60 lb. or 80 lb. paper to 4 ply mat board.  We had used 3M’s sup...[Read More]

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