The Utah Museums Association is committed to building the capacity of all Utah museums to serve their communities. Founded in 1972, UMA is a 501(c)(3) professional membership organization for museum staff and volunteers. We serve museums of all sizes and disciplines throughout Utah. Our mission is to provide professional development and networking opportunities to build the capacity of Utah's museums; connect museums to professional resources and best practice; and serve as an advocate for Utah museums.
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Elvis slept here...well sort of...
Elvis slept here . . . well sort of. O.K. not actually, but he did fly over the city once. As a museum curator and historian, I am constantly bombarded with statements such as these. Museum exhibits and history texts often exaggerate the importance of their collection or site. Museums serve the public by being centers of connection. We do a disservice to our patrons if we provide interpretive text and labels that represent our way of thinking. Our responsibility should be to present the i...
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