“Just Whistle While You Work!”

Last week the museum posted the floor plan for our new mezzanine level exhibition galleries. Usually as the Collections Manager I work on the planning and implementation of Kingman Museum’s exhibits. A project this large, however, requires a lot of staff time, time that I just do not have (refer to A Jack of All Trades blog for further explanation). Grants we received for this project included funds to hire one of our staff full time so that person could devote more time to the project. I was happy to turn over some of my responsibilities to Jennifer (who is doing a wonderful job by the way).

One way that I am assisting with the renovations is removing the artifacts and animal mounts from the current mezzanine exhibits and relocating them in our storage rooms. Beginning last Monday, Terra (my wonderful slave, I mean intern), volunteers, and I relocated the embryo collection, sea life cases, and animal adaptation wall to the storage rooms. Not all of it was put away; the black bear and white-tail deer are now on display on the lower level. They are actually better displayed now because there are out in full view. We are just asking guests to remember to not touch the mounts because of the oils on our hands.

Below are some pictures of us moving the collections. It really is a team effort! All of the objects will be removed in time for our Demolition Party. This fundraiser is Friday, August 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. For a mere $50 per person you can swing and crowbar your frustrations away and enjoy some delicious brats and beers afterward. Tickets are available at the museum, 269-965-5117.

Thank you to all my wonderful volunteers who help us out everyday. I really can not do my job without you!