Exhibitions and public programmes 

This section focuses on the effective interpretation of collections and taonga; it includes education programmes, research and publications.

3.1 Public programmes

Objective: A range of public programmes serve the museum’s communities.

• He Rauemi Resource Guide - National Services Te Paerangi
• 3: Know your Visitors

3.2 Exhibition renewal

Objective: Fresh exhibitions and new ideas keep visitors and other users coming back to the museum.

•  A database of modern and contemporary art exhibitions available for tour (worldwide)
  • Grackle

3.3 Exhibition loans

Objective: Lenders are assured that objects and taonga will be displayed adequately, receiving appropriate care and security, and respecting copyright issues.

• He Rauemi Resource Guide - National Services Te Paerangi
• 9: Copyright and Museums
• 23: Managing Loans
• Fact sheet: Online resource list for touring exhibitions
• Museum and Galleries New South Wales (Australia)

3.4 Objects and taonga on display

Objective: The visitor can engage with the objects and taonga on display.

• He Rauemi Resource Guide - National Services Te Paerangi
  • 8: A guide to Guardians of Iwi Treasures He Tohu ki ngā Kaitiaki o ngā Taonga-a-iwi
  • 10: Exhibitions at your place
  • 27: Low Cost Exhibition Display Techniques
  • 28: Writing Effective Interpretive Text
• Thematic Interpretation
  • Professor Sam Ham's selected publications
• Lighting for Exhibitions
  • Museums and Galleries New South Wales (Australia)
• ExhibitFiles is an online community of exhibit practitioners building a shared collection of exhibition records and reviews.
  • ExhibitFiles

3.5 Caring for objects and taonga on display

Objective: Objects and taonga on display are kept in the best possible condition, are safe from theft and vandalism, and do not endanger visitors, staff or other museum users.

• He Rauemi Resource Guide - National Services Te Paerangi
  • 5: Preventive Conservation
  • 8: A guide to Guardians of Iwi Treasures He Tohu ki ngā Kaitiaki o ngā Taonga-a-iwi
  • 10: Exhibitions at your Place
  • 26: Condition Reporting 

3.6 Delivering educational programmes

Objective: People learn from the exhibitions, collections and taonga and other museum activities in ways which are relevant to their studies and interests.

• Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) - Ministry of Education
• LEOTC homepage
• Case study projects and research by LEOTC providers

3.7 Planning educational programmes

Objective: The museum’s educational programmes reflect curriculum requirements and groups’ learning targets.

• Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) - Ministry of Education
• Advice for providers of LEOTC

3.8 Evaluation

Objective: The museum can assess visitor response, find out whether the target audiences were reached and if the main messages were understood, review how the production process was managed, and identify improvements for future projects.

• He Rauemi Resource Guide - National Services Te Paerangi
• 4: Introduction to Visitor Surveys
• 10: Exhibitions at your Place
• Refer to New Zealand Museums Standards Scheme
• 1.14 Marketing Plan
• 4.5 Market Research 

3.9 Research

Objective: The museum fosters research by its own staff and by others seeking to investigate the museum’s collections for valid and appropriate research projects.

• To recommend a resource, contact National Services Te Paerangi.

3.10 Publications

Objective: The public benefits from knowing about the collections and taonga, access is increased and research shared.

• He Rauemi Resource Guide - National Services Te Paerangi
• 9: Copyright and Museums