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Museum on Main Street Basics
MOMS Overview
How to Host a MOMS Exhibition
Key Contacts for 2009 Hosts
Key Contacts for 2010 Hosts

Exhibition Specifics
Exhibition Description
Exhibition Script
Object List
Spanish Translation of Script
Pantone Colors for Exhibition
Exhibition Fonts

Installation and Deinstallation Support Materials
Helpful Hints for Gallery Planning
Exhibition Size Requirements
Exhibition Layout
Installation Instructions
Crate List
Condition Reporting New Harmonies

Deinstallation Instructions

Developing Local Exhibitions, Programs and Performances
Overview: Developing Local Exhibitions and Programs
Getting Started: Local Exhibition Development
Ideas for Public Programs and Local Exhibitions
Suggested Reading
Books for Children
Web Resources
Filmography
Sample Forms Intro

Exhibition Development Resources from the Wisconsin Historical Society

Docent Training Materials
How Do I Become a Great Docent?
Conducting Docent Training
Docent Readings
Docent Guide

Educational Materials
Educational Promotion Strategies
Teacher's Guide

Public Relations
Overview: Public Relations
Sample Press Release
Powerpoint for Local Hosts (large download that may require several minutes with a broadband connection)
Credit Line
Smithsonian Institution Logo


Congressional Relations
Overview: Congressional Relations
Local Invitation Letter Template
Local Thank You Letter Template

Evaluation and Closeout Reports
Overview: Evaluation and Closeout Reporting
Closeout Report

Visitor Surveys
Sample 1
Sample 2

Technical Assistance
Technical leaflets on a variety
of museum issues are available at
www.aaslh.org/FSA/fsaleaflets.html