The use of labels in museums and galleries is a widely debated topic and there are numerous publications articles and websites that propose and discuss the best methods to use when writing labels.

Example of museum label. Here is an example. Partners for our longtime clients the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Actually it was founded in 1921 but in the future it The Dutch Maritime Corps Art gallery is the main.

Is it her baby or a human baby. The Court is part of an on-going exhibition entitled Asian Crossroads that features Asian art works in the Museums permanent collections and explores how cultural ideas and their visual manifestations travel across East Asian cultures. The attached samples are two of eight interactive labels created to enhance visitors experiences in the San Diego Museum of Arts Asian Sculpture Court.

Text for exhibit labels should be friendly but still speak with authority. A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in downtown New York. For example Arial may work well for 6-year olds while Garamond may better suit 45-year olds at a conference exhibition.

How a label script is organized will depend on the amount and kinds information and objects being presented. Large sculpture may require that you place a label on the nearest wall or floor. Equally important is the typesetting that you use.

Custom-cut vinyl lettering is easily removable and will not damage walls. This helps us to assess how well the labels ordering of information works. If you are really interested in museum fonts check out the Museums tag over at Fonts in Use to see which fonts are currently being used in museums.

Normally the Label isnt very likely to look great around the item. Next time you visit an institution have a look. Introduced by a main label.