The Museum Environment: 40 Years in the Making

Developments in thinking and practice since the publication of Thomson's 'The Museum Environment'

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This year marks 40 years since the publication of Garry Thomson’s seminal work The Museum Environment (2nd ed.) as well as the much-awaited publication of The Museum Environment Revisited. Join us in celebrating this milestone with presentations delivered by a range of experts working in heritage fields on the theme of developments in theory and practice in managing heritage environments.


Current confirmed speakers and topics
  • Sarah Staniforth - Garry Thomson and the original Museum Environment
  • Meagan Smith and Jane Thompson-Webb - The Museum Environment Revisited
  • Mark Barry and Nick Grant - Passive Preservation
  • Imperial War Museum - Duxford Store
  • University College London – Using damage functions to support decision making