Media Mondays

Happy Monday Everyone!

            Today's Media Monday post will focus on the audio and visual initiatives that the museum is tackling this year so that we can better serve our museum audience. We fortunately have the opportunity to have 5 tablets that will be placed throughout the museum. On these tablets I have just finished creating presentations that describe each room in the museum and point out specific items in each room - much like a tour guide would. These tablet presentations are perfect for self-guided tours or for those with hearing disabilities - these guests may utilize the tablets at their leisure and read along as their tour moves from room to room. 
           We have noticed this season that many people prefer to discover the museum at their own pace and would rather tour the house alone. However, when these people have questions about the objects or collections, there is no one there to answer them. Therefore, alongside the use of the self-guided tablets, I have also created self-tour booklets that guests can use while they travel throughout the house. These booklets are meant for guests to keep as a souvenir and can be referenced when they have questions. Altogether - this season we are moving forward to a more accessible and inclusive environment here at the Backus-Page House Museum.

by Sarah Johnston