5. How does the museum collect objects?

Suitable for Year Levels 3–10

Watch Liza Dale Hallet talk about how she collects objects 

  • What sorts of objects/media will you collect to help tell your story? 
  • Make a list and write down what you need to do to collect the objects.
Collecting to tell stories of past and predict future
Documenting the Curve
  • What does this article make you wonder?

Nick Crotty (Collection Manager, Scienceworks) answers your questions about museums

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