The Manual of Museum Planning

Over the past decade,"The Manual of Museum Planning" has become the definitive text for those concerned with the planning, design, construction, renovation, or expansion of a museum or public gallery. The fully revised second edition of this hugely successful book not only updates the first but also adds chapters on visitors with special needs, fund-raising feasibility studies, institutional planning, and other subjects. An essential resource for all museum professionals as well as trustees, architects, designers, and government agencies involved with the dynamic world of museums and galleries.
This working manual covers such questions as the diversity of communities, the importance of knowing the market, understanding the needs of the museum visitor, fund raising, site selection methods, and the role of director, staff, trustees and local authority.