Museum Etiquette

Thanks to Stephanie's great post, I'm reminded that I wanted to put out some guidelines for doing your work in the museums.

-It's true... never use a pen, always a pencil. Conservators can remove pencil should it get onto (heaven forbid) on an artwork.

-The general rule on photography in most museums is that it is permitted but absolutely no flash. The intense light of the flash is damaging to the artwork. It is always a good idea to check with a guard... they will usually say thanks for asking!

-Work that is borrowed from another museum for a special event is never allowed to be photographed.

-Of course, never touch anything directly. It's sometimes hard to resist touching a sculpture. The oils from your skin can be damaging.

-A tripod for your camera is out... it can trip up other patrons.

Enjoy!