So I'm wrapping up week 4 at the MBA and week 2 at The Bush Library and the experiences have been very different from one another.
At the MBA I have done a lot of different things. Last week I helped the conservator clean sculptures, gave several tours, and ran donations letters. I am really enjoying the interaction and conversations with guests and just the overall variety the MBA allows considering it is a smaller museum. At the Bush museum I have wrapped artifacts and am now contacting artists that painted ornaments for the White House Christmas in 2006. There is no interaction with guests but its been interesting getting to see another side of museum and have conversations with those that work with the artifacts.
I'm still not sure what I want to do.....I thought I knew......but I know interaction with guests is important. Its funny when you realize you really have become an extrovert!
Hi Leslie! Oh my, you made me laugh with the last comment!! I completely feel the same. I love interacting with visitors, and everyone at the museum. Growing up and through recent years, I was always nervous about talking to people I didn't know. The thing I realized in grad school is that when we get to talk about something we are passionate about, we can really talk to everyone. It's pretty amazing, right? I think that all the experience we are getting with the different departments is invaluable and the fact that you are not sure which direction you feel is the right one, just speaks of your ability to manage different tasks of the museum. I think that is a plus! Keep the awesomeness. Can't wait to read more about your experience.
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh too, Leslie! Your comment about thinking you knew what you wanted in a museum job.... well, that is exactly why I love internships so darn much! You get to drive the car before you buy it so that you don't end up getting stuck with a car that you hate driving :)
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