Museum Exhibitions 'in Flight': Displaying & Conserving Aircraft as Suspended Objects

本项目将研究长期或永久悬挂的飞机和其他大型物体的展览和安装。本研究由两个相互加强的部分组成。第一部分考虑了这些装置的历史和设计实践，以及它们与游客体验的相关性，利用国家收藏作为主要案例研究。第二部分将建立原位监测悬浮物的方法，以确保物体随时间的完整性。将这些与组织变革的理解结合在一起，该项目将解决与英国和国际博物馆相关的收藏管理/保护研究和实践方面的赤字。

This project will research the exhibition and installation of aircraft, and other large objects, in long-term or permanent suspension. The research consists of two, mutually reinforcing sections. The first considers the history and design practice of these installations, and their relevance to visitor experience, utilising a national collection as a primary case study. The second will establish methods for monitoring suspended objects in-situ to ensure the object's integrity over time. Drawing these together with an understanding of organisational change, the project will address a deficit in collections management/conservation research and practices with relevance for museums in the UK and internationally.