'Carri-on Communicating’
Resource type
Presentation
Creator (person)
Whififn, Ashleigh
Abstract
At National Museums Scotland, there were very few portable displays used for outreach until 2016. Since this turning point, there has been greater interest in promoting the collection and participating in outreach, sharing the collection beyond the walls of the collection centre. Several small displays have been created at virtually no additional cost, by repurposing drawers or existing boxes and using specimens destined for disposal. Unit trays are sometimes used to sub-divide the drawers, with header labels providing descriptions. These drawers and boxes cover various themes, from aquatic insects to bee diversity. Some of the most well-used are themed around Carrion insects. A hit with all the audiences, from school groups to families, they have been used at science festivals, career events, Insect Week celebrations and external outreach collaborations. Some boxes are dual purpose, being used for outreach and training workshops. This talk will provide some examples of these displays, as well as some lessons learned along the way.
Event title
The Entomological Collections Network Annual Meeting 2024
Publisher
Entomological Collections Network
Rights statement
In Copyright