MUSEUM

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 ROOMS

For showing works of art and object of cultural

and scientific interest room must :
1
Ensure protection against :
- Theft
- Fire
- Damage
- Damp
- Aridity
- Strong sunlight
- Dust
2
Show work in best light ( in both senses of term) :

Normally achieved by dividing collection into objects for study (eg

engravings, drawings) kept in portfolios and stored in cupboards
(with drawers) about 800 deep and 1600 high :

Objects for display (eg paintings, frescoes, statuary, ceramics,

furniture)
3
Exhibis must be so placed as to be seen without effort :
Calls for selective and spacious arrangement, with variety and
suitable room shape and sequence.
So far as possible each group of pictures in 1 room or sequence of
room and each picture wall to itself. These also provide more wall
space in relation to ground area than large room, necessary for big
picture.
MUSEUM LAYOUT
Not continuous circular itinerary but wings leading out from
entrance. Side room for packing, dispatch , transparency section,
restoration workshops, lecture room.

Museum sometimes in building originally designed for other

purposes.
Exhibition room with side lighting :

Suitable hanging surface between 30˚

& 60˚ with room high of 6700 & cill
high 2130 for pictures or 3040 – 3650
for sculpture , as calculated from
Boston experiments.
Exhibition room with successful use
of available space :

Panels between central pillars can

be rearranged between supports as
needed ; if outer side – wall of glass
installed window arrangement of
inner wall can also be varied
LIGHTING
Overhead Lighting :

Advantages : independent of orientation,

not affected by overhanging trees or
neighbouring building, easily regulated
(lamella ceiling), little reflection, light more
widely spread over exhibit area.

Disadvantages : strong heat build – up, risk

of damage from water and condensation,
only diffused light.
Window Lighting :

View out (relaxing), room easily aired and

kept at even temperature, better light on
groups and individual exhibits, illumination
of showcases from back
Natural Lighting :

Natural light can be used as a

major influence to dramatize and
enliven the design of a building.
Some architects use natural light
as forming the building's design.