The Manual of Museum Exhibitions

Conceived, organized and edited by Gail and Barry Lord, contributors include leading museum professionals from the UK, continental Europe, the US and Canada. The Manual of Museum Exhibitions is a practical hands-on and comprehensive guide to the entire process of planning, designing, producing and evaluating exhibitions for museums of all kinds.


This guide seeks to analyze and systematize the process of exhibition development and implementation for all kinds of museums from the perspective of management. The editors present the material in a step- by-step manner, proceeding from the conceptualization and evaluation of the exhibit, and continuing with discussions of planning and design, types of galleries, gallery facilities and equipment, financial planning, curatorship, exhibition texts, construction and installation, lighting, the role of the project manager, and exhibition retail. Each of the above topics is accompanied by one or more case studies, showing the application of principles in real life. (Books news)