Planning successful museum building projects

• Main Author: Crimm, Walter L.
• Other Authors: Morris, Martha., Wharton, L. Carole.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Lanham : AltaMira Press, c2009.
• Subjects: Museum architecture.; Museums > Planning.; TRAVEL > Museums, Tours, Points of Interest.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Museum Administration & Museology.; REFERENCE > General.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: ebrary; View fulltext via EzAccess; MyiLibrary
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 288 p.) : ill.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-272) and index.
• ISBN: 9780759113152 (electronic bk.); 0759113157 (electronic bk.); 0759111871 (paper); 9780759111875 (paper); 0759111863 (cloth); 9780759111868 (cloth)

In an era of expanded responsibility and constricted funding, museum personnel often need strong practical guidance on the best practices for building projects. The authors of Planning Successful Museum Building Projects discuss the reasons for undertaking building projects (new construction, renovation, expansion), the roles and responsibilities of key players, the importance of a strong vision, and the best methods for selecting architects and construction firms. They also offer in-depth information about budgeting and finance, feasibility studies, capital campaigns, marketing, and communica.