These are exhibitions that explore specific periods in history, often through the use of artifacts, artworks or records.
Exhibition Design: This topic includes the process of designing and planning exhibits, including layout, lighting, space, and other visual elements.
Object Conservation: This topic focuses on the conservation and preservation of historical objects in museum collections, including methods, techniques, and best practices for object care.
Interpretation: Interpretation involves the communication of historical information to visitors through exhibits, guided tours, and other forms of programming.
Historical Research: This topic involves conducting research on historical subjects and developing accurate and informative exhibits and programming based on that research.
Curatorial Practices: This topic includes the selection and acquisition of objects for exhibits, as well as the development of exhibit themes and narratives.
Exhibition Management: This topic covers the logistics of managing exhibitions, from budgeting and funding to staffing and scheduling.
Visitor Experience: Visitor experience involves developing exhibits and programming that engage and educate visitors, including interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and other forms of engagement.
Marketing and Outreach: This topic includes the promotion of exhibits and programming to attract visitors and build relationships with key stakeholders.
Ethics and Standards: This topic involves the ethical considerations and professional standards that apply to the museum field, including issues related to repatriation, cultural sensitivity, and access and inclusivity.
Exhibition Evaluation: This topic includes the evaluation of exhibits and programming to gauge their effectiveness and make improvements as necessary.
Permanent Exhibition: It consists of a prescribed display of artifacts, objects, and artworks depicting the history of a particular place or event.
Temporary Exhibition: It is a limited-duration exhibition that showcases various themes and genres of the historical context, either with objects or images.
Traveling Exhibition: A touring exhibition that moves from one museum to another, showcasing historical objects, artworks, and stories from different cultures around the world.
Thematic Exhibition: A thematic exhibition is based on topics, themes, or subtopics centering around a specific historical era or event.
Object-Based Exhibition: Display of objects and artifacts collected from a particular period or event along with their historical significance.
Monographic Exhibition: It showcases individual artists, authors, or personalities, presenting their life history, struggles, and achievements in a particular field, like art, literature, or sports.
Retrospective Exhibition: It features the life and works of an artist or author showing their past achievements, development and struggles through the years.
Group Exhibition: It consists of works of several artists or authors who share similar themes, ideas, or artwork styles; exhibited/displayed together.
Commemorative Exhibition: To celebrate or reflect on an event, person, or occasion, this exhibition is organized, featuring artworks, objects, and historical images.
Reconstruction Exhibition: This type of exhibition aims to reproduce a particular historical event or period by recreating the set, costumes, and other relevant components.
Interactive Exhibition: An exhibition that involves visitors' participation and interaction, providing unique and immersive experiences designed to engage and educate.
Virtual Exhibition: With the help of modern technology and 3D virtual platforms, exhibitions can be held in cyberspace giving visitors the opportunity to experience and learn about history from remote locations.
Digital Exhibition: Exhibitions that use digital displays, virtual reality, video screens, and other electronic devices to showcase historical objects and images.
Education Exhibition: Designed for educational purposes, this type of exhibition aims to provide an educational experience, coupled with entertainment.
Reenactments: This type of exhibition is a live presentation that recreates the events, stories, and life in a specific historical period; often done by actors and stage artists, dressed in traditional costume.