Comments on: 11 Most Unnecessary Museums in the U.S. http://www.blog4history.com/2010/06/11-most-unnecessary-museums-in-the-u-s/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:26:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Chris http://www.blog4history.com/2010/06/11-most-unnecessary-museums-in-the-u-s/comment-page-1/#comment-15546 Chris Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:56:25 +0000 http://www.blog4history.com/?p=2185#comment-15546 Jennifer thanks for clarifying. You need to contact the author of the article I am quoting from. Thanks for commenting. Chris Jennifer thanks for clarifying. You need to contact the author of the article I am quoting from. Thanks for commenting.
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]]> By: Jennifer Bero http://www.blog4history.com/2010/06/11-most-unnecessary-museums-in-the-u-s/comment-page-1/#comment-15541 Jennifer Bero Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:23:06 +0000 http://www.blog4history.com/?p=2185#comment-15541 "Bergstrom-Mahler Museum: Don’t let the vaguely normal name fool you: This museum is devoted to paperweights of all shapes and sizes. Pretty? Sure, if that’s your thing. But a museum dedicated to hunks of glass and metal used on coffee tables is a bit much." Dear Sir: Generally I am in favor of free publicity for Bergstrom-Mahler Museum when the facts are correct, however, the information you stated as fact on your blog fails to note quite a few important details about Bergstrom-Mahler Museum. A most important fact being that we are accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM), which means that AAM has recognized our museum's "commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and continued institutional improvement." It is a time consuming process; read more about it here: http://www.aam-us.org/museumresources/accred/AccredProcess.cfm Second, what Bergstrom-Mahler Museum is, is a regional art museum known for its four glass collections, one of which happens to be glass paperweights; you are incorrect in assuming that there are metal paperweights in our collection. In addition to our permanent exhibitions, we offer our community three to four temporary exhibitions in a variety of media. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum is also an educational institution offering classes and lectures for people of all ages in everything from glass working to pencil drawing. Third, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum has been serving our community for more than 51 years. The museum is funded by a private, incorporated foundation, fund raising efforts and competitive grants. Last, our museum is free and open to the public. What a great benefit for any community. As an educator, I am sure you will agree. Kind regards, Jennifer Bero Marketing, Public Relations and Development Director Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Neenah, WIsconsin “Bergstrom-Mahler Museum: Don’t let the vaguely normal name fool you: This museum is devoted to paperweights of all shapes and sizes. Pretty? Sure, if that’s your thing. But a museum dedicated to hunks of glass and metal used on coffee tables is a bit much.”

Dear Sir:
Generally I am in favor of free publicity for Bergstrom-Mahler Museum when the facts are correct, however, the information you stated as fact on your blog fails to note quite a few important details about Bergstrom-Mahler Museum. A most important fact being that we are accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM), which means that AAM has recognized our museum’s “commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and continued institutional improvement.” It is a time consuming process; read more about it here: http://www.aam-us.org/museumresources/accred/AccredProcess.cfm
Second, what Bergstrom-Mahler Museum is, is a regional art museum known for its four glass collections, one of which happens to be glass paperweights; you are incorrect in assuming that there are metal paperweights in our collection.
In addition to our permanent exhibitions, we offer our community three to four temporary exhibitions in a variety of media. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum is also an educational institution offering classes and lectures for people of all ages in everything from glass working to pencil drawing.
Third, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum has been serving our community for more than 51 years. The museum is funded by a private, incorporated foundation, fund raising efforts and competitive grants.
Last, our museum is free and open to the public. What a great benefit for any community. As an educator, I am sure you will agree.
Kind regards,
Jennifer Bero
Marketing, Public Relations and Development Director
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
Neenah, WIsconsin

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