. In a 1000-1500 word essay provide a historical overview and description of the museums. Follow the Writing Guidelines uploaded to the Google Folder. Please make sure you include a description and analysis of the exterior of the museum. In this essay, demonstrate knowledge of the topics we have covered thus far in the course. Upload essays to the Google folder labeled “Museum Analysis.”
Write the history of a museum: Who is/are the founder/s? Why was it founded? What is the mission? Is the mission the same now as it was at its origin? If not, why?
Where is the museum located? Is this significant? Who is the audience for this museum? How does the museum stay afloat? How is the museum organized? How do each of the galleries fit into the history of gallery exhibition that we discussed in class? Do any of the readings shed light on how or why the museum operates the way it does? I do expect that at least four readings will be cited in this essay in order to demonstrate your understanding of the research of museum studies academics. It cannot be simply an echo of my voice and opinions.
Remember that you have information on academic honesty (ie. how to properly cite your sources including the readings you use to support your findings) and grades on the syllabus. Thus you have access to all of the information you need about plagiarism (including me!), so there should be no excuses about this issue.
Photos of the exhibition and the objects you choose to write about should be included. You can take them with your phone, download them onto a desktop of a computer, and then cut-and-paste them into your document. You are essentially providing me with an illustrative narrative.
Does this museum differ from the Met or any other museums you are familiar with? This paper requires that you speak to/interview individuals at this gallery. Please properly cite these conversations in your paper. See the Chicago Manual of Style guide.
Choose from the following:
El Museo del Barrio
The Studio Museum of Harlem
The Museum of the African Diaspora
The Museum of Chinese in America
Queens Museum of Art
Bronx Museum
Tenement Museum
The Cloisters
Weeksville Heritage Center
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Morgan Library and Museum
Ellis Island Museum
New York Historical Society
Historic Richmond Town


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