Exhibit Development & Design

Poster

P20 - Collect, Collaborate, and Connect: The Sweet Spot

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The Library of Congress featured special and surprising baseball collections from 1750 to around 1960 in its “Baseball Americana” exhibit, but also needed to connect with an audience younger than the age of 60. We reached beyond our walls to borrow familiar 3D baseball artifacts and AV footage, representing a complete picture of the face of baseball today and sparking an immediate connection with an audience that is diverse in age, race, and ethnicity.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess whether presenting collections alone can connect with a wide enough audience when developing an exhibition narrative.
• Navigate partnerships with other content providers while presenting collections as the heart of an exhibition.
• Identify ways to collaborate with outside organizations or individuals to create the most meaningful experience with the audience while featuring a museum’s collections.

Poster Presenter(s)

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  Betsy Nahum-Miller

  Exhibition Director
  Library of Congress