Phillip Ratliff6 days ago2 minWorking toward authenticity with a content expertAuthenticity is a buzzword in exhibit design and the museum world writ large. The concept encompasses text, artifacts, and exhibit...
Phillip RatliffApr 122 minRepurposing an exhibit for a new spaceWith its shiplap walls and hardwood floors, the Leeds Depot is a gorgeous space. It’s also decidedly not a gallery space. Yet filling two...
Phillip RatliffApr 14, 20212 minWe surveyed teachers about their field trip plans for FY22. Here's what we learned. Through an informal poll, Backstory recently asked educators about their field trip plans for next school year. The question was a simple...
Phillip RatliffApr 8, 20211 minWill field trips return to pre-COVID levels in 2022?I’ve reached out to colleagues on both sides of the field trip aisle. On the provider side, there were museum administrators. They have...