www.nextpittsburgh.com: At Carnegie Museum of Art, it’s serene in the Hall of Architecture as impressive plaster casts of giant, structural wonders loom all around. It’s easy to get lost in the 150 building facades, monuments and fragments from across the Western world. But admiring the details of a solitary column begs the question of how it looked as part of a bygone edifice.
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How much information a museums should give is an issue that I think about whenever I am in a museum. A wall of text is daunting and a person cannot absorb all that information in a single visit. On the other hand, when there is too little description, I often have questions that remain unanswered.
Sometimes the description will open up new ideas that I had not thought of before. I think going to museums with docents, teachers, or someone who knows a lot about what we are seeing is the best way to see a museum. That person can bring exhibits to life in a way that text alone cannot. The person can cater to questions asked and the guessed interests of the group.
I hope that technology can help supplement or replace this person who brings attention to the artifacts. Not everyone can see a museum with an interpreter, but most museums can provide tablets or apps to give more meaning to a visit. The audible accompaniments that many museums have for specific exhibits are the first step on this path. They are often very informative, but the only control a person has is what item they are looking at. I think it could be a very good thing to take your recreational learning in your own hands and be able to tailor your visit more to your interests and curiosity.
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