Colleagues,

Refining (though broadening) my post of Nov. 19 which was specific to reception / admission desk sourcing.

Can you refer me to any museum that may have undertaken a re-design of its Lobby (Reception / Admission area) - - existing building renovation (vs. new construction).  Block Museum at Northwestern is one example alone that I'm aware of.

Deepest thanks,

Robert

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Robert Saarnio
Director, University of Mississippi Museum & Historic Houses
University Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses
University MS

rsaarnio@olemiss.edu
662-915-7202
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Original Message------

Colleagues,

Refining (though broadening) my post of Nov. 19 which was specific to reception / admission desk sourcing.

Can you refer me to any museum that may have undertaken a re-design of its Lobby (Reception / Admission area) - - existing building renovation (vs. new construction).  Block Museum at Northwestern is one example alone that I'm aware of.

Deepest thanks,

Robert

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Robert Saarnio
Director, University of Mississippi Museum & Historic Houses
University Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses
University MS

rsaarnio@olemiss.edu
662-915-7202
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The Valentine, a history museum in Richmond, VA, recently did just this.
http://thevalentine.org/#
Ken Myers is their Director of Operations and is very helpful.

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Michael Lease
Head of Exhibitions and Design
VCU Arts Anderson Gallery
Richmond VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-04-2014 11:42 AM
From: Robert Saarnio
Subject: LOBBY RENOVATION / info sought

Colleagues,

Refining (though broadening) my post of Nov. 19 which was specific to reception / admission desk sourcing.

Can you refer me to any museum that may have undertaken a re-design of its Lobby (Reception / Admission area) - - existing building renovation (vs. new construction).  Block Museum at Northwestern is one example alone that I'm aware of.

Deepest thanks,

Robert

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Robert Saarnio
Director, University of Mississippi Museum & Historic Houses
University Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses
University MS

rsaarnio@olemiss.edu
662-915-7202
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We completed a renovation of our lobby/front desk/store one year ago. I'd be happy to talk with you about it.

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(Ms) Allyn Lord
Director
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
Springdale AR
479-750-8165
alord@springdalear.gov
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-04-2014 11:42 AM
From: Robert Saarnio
Subject: LOBBY RENOVATION / info sought

Colleagues,

Refining (though broadening) my post of Nov. 19 which was specific to reception / admission desk sourcing.

Can you refer me to any museum that may have undertaken a re-design of its Lobby (Reception / Admission area) - - existing building renovation (vs. new construction).  Block Museum at Northwestern is one example alone that I'm aware of.

Deepest thanks,

Robert

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Robert Saarnio
Director, University of Mississippi Museum & Historic Houses
University Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses
University MS

rsaarnio@olemiss.edu
662-915-7202
-------------------------------------------

I think the John Michael Kohler Arts Center did a wonderful job (in 2000) adding a new lobby/reception area that contains the admissions desk and connects new gallery spaces, older gallery spaces, performance space, sculpture gardens, and a historic home. Here is a photo looking out from the entry. This link shows an image of the lobby/addition from the front. http://www.jmkac.org/index.php/visitor-center

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Susan Barnett
Creative Arts Professional
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-04-2014 11:42 AM
From: Robert Saarnio
Subject: LOBBY RENOVATION / info sought

Colleagues,

Refining (though broadening) my post of Nov. 19 which was specific to reception / admission desk sourcing.

Can you refer me to any museum that may have undertaken a re-design of its Lobby (Reception / Admission area) - - existing building renovation (vs. new construction).  Block Museum at Northwestern is one example alone that I'm aware of.

Deepest thanks,

Robert

-------------------------------------------
Robert Saarnio
Director, University of Mississippi Museum & Historic Houses
University Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses
University MS

rsaarnio@olemiss.edu
662-915-7202
-------------------------------------------

Original Message------

Colleagues,

Refining (though broadening) my post of Nov. 19 which was specific to reception / admission desk sourcing.

Can you refer me to any museum that may have undertaken a re-design of its Lobby (Reception / Admission area) - - existing building renovation (vs. new construction).  Block Museum at Northwestern is one example alone that I'm aware of.

Deepest thanks,

Robert

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Robert Saarnio
Director, University of Mississippi Museum & Historic Houses
University Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses
University MS

rsaarnio@olemiss.edu
662-915-7202
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