Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1 -- Designing an exhibit and a program space simultaneously -- Retrofitting and Adding Interpretation to Existing Exhibits -- No Program Space -- Challenges and Benefits of collaborative exhibit design/fabrication and interpretation/program development -- Communication -- Organization -- Space -- Dead space -- Location -- Connection to exhibit -- Sound and activity from adjacent exhibits -- Storage -- Technical needs -- Visitor comfort -- Address the needs of an audience to see, hear, and focus -- Discuss the various styles of interpretation best suited to the goals of your exhibit -- Results -- Chapter 2 -- Mascots -- Exhibit host/greeter -- Tours -- Guest presenters -- Object carts -- Facilitated programs -- Demonstrations/presentations -- Character appearances -- Storytelling -- Creative dramatics -- Living history -- Museum theatre -- Chapter 3 -- Program development -- Expectations of the programs and those who present them -- Who presents -- Who are our interpreters and what do we call them? -- Selecting presenters -- Training/coaching -- Why hire live interpreters when electronic means are available? -- Scripts -- In closing.
