These are the exhibitions that remain in place for a long period of time, often for years or even decades, and provide visitors with a comprehensive, in-depth exploration of a particular topic or theme.
Exhibition design: This topic covers the creation of the physical space of the exhibition, including lighting, layout, signage, and interactive elements.
Interpretation: How to convey information and facilitate engagement with visitors, often through labels and multimedia elements.
Collection management: The processes and procedures for managing museum collections, including acquisition, documentation, and preservation.
Audience research: Understanding the interests, needs, and behaviors of museum visitors through surveys, interviews, and observation.
Content development: Researching, writing, and creating multimedia materials to convey information in the exhibition.
Educational programming: Designing and delivering educational programs and events, such as tours and workshops.
Technology integration: Incorporating technology, such as touchscreen and virtual reality, into exhibition design.
Accessibility and inclusion: Ensuring that museum exhibitions and programs are accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.
Marketing and promotion: Strategies for promoting museum exhibitions to potential visitors through advertising, social media, and other channels.
Fundraising and development: Securing funding and partnerships to support museum exhibitions and programs.
Exhibition evaluation: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of museum exhibitions on visitors.
Ethics and museum best practices: Understanding the ethical responsibilities of museums, such as repatriation and cultural sensitivity.
Chronological exhibitions: These exhibitions are organized in a chronological sequence of events in history, allowing visitors to explore and understand the flow of historical events.
Thematic exhibitions: These exhibitions are organized around a specific theme or topic, exploring the different aspects of that subject in-depth.
Art exhibitions: These exhibitions showcase the work of a particular artist or a collection of art from a specific era, style or genre.
Science exhibitions: These exhibitions explore scientific concepts, discoveries, and innovations through interactive displays, experiments, and educational activities.
Natural history exhibitions: These exhibitions showcase the natural world and its biodiversity through dioramas, specimens, and interactive displays.
Cultural exhibitions: These exhibitions highlight the cultural heritage of different communities and societies, showcasing their traditions, values, customs, and beliefs.
Historical exhibitions: These exhibitions focus on specific historical events, figures, or places, highlighting their significance and impact on society.
Ethnographic exhibitions: These exhibitions showcase the social and cultural practices of different ethnic groups and communities around the world.
Multimedia exhibitions: These exhibitions use modern technology such as virtual reality, audio-visual displays, and interactive installations to engage visitors.
Text-based exhibitions: These exhibitions use written text as the primary medium to convey information and knowledge to visitors.
Mixed-media exhibitions: These exhibitions use a combination of several media such as audio, visual, and written to present information and knowledge about a particular subject or theme.
Community exhibitions: These exhibitions are created in collaboration with local communities and feature the voices and perspectives of community members on a particular topic.
Biographical exhibitions: These exhibitions focus on the life and times of a specific person or group of people, showcasing their achievements, struggles, and impact on society.
Event-based exhibitions: These exhibitions focus on a specific event, such as a festival, historical milestone, or cultural celebration, highlighting its significance and impact on society.