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Azucar! The Life and Music of Cela Cruz, February 2006

Caravan Kingdoms: Yemen and the Ancient Incense Trade, February 2006

A Visitors to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: Who Visits, Why, and What Do They Get Out of Their Visits?, February 2006

A Study of Asian Games: The Art of Contest at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery of Art, November 2005

Where Art and Culture Meet. A Visitor Study of "Where Gods and Mortals Meet: Continuity and Renewal in Urhobo Art" at the National Museum of African Art, October 2005

Visitor Experiences in the Enid A. Haupt Garden and the Mary Livingston Ripley Garden, October 2005

Multiple Perspectives on America on the Move at the National Museum of American History, August 2005

Visitor Ratings of Exhibitions at the National Museum of American History, July 2005

Visitor Responses and Behaviors in the Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals at the National Museum of Natural History, July 2005

Visitor Experiences at the Orchid Express, June 2005

Visitor Opinions about the Layout of The Price of Freedom: Americans at War. An exhibition at the National Museum of American History, June 2005

Perceptions of Treasures. An exhibition at the National Museum of African Art, May 2005

Concern at the Core: Managing Smithsonian Collections. An Executive Summary, April 2005

Concern at the Core: Managing Smithsonian Collections. (Full report, by chapter)

• Table of Contents, Acronyms, Definitions and Terms
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• National Collections
• Collections Use and Access
• Collections Care
• Acquisition and Disposal of Collections
• Collections Resources
• Overall Conclusions
• Recommendations

Appendices

1. Smithsonian Collections: A Brief History
2. Organizational Structure
3. List of Museums and Organizations
4. Bibliography
5. An Integrated Natural History Facility
6. Acquisition and Disposal: Background Information
7. Additional Statistical Material
8. An Activity-based Model for Estimating the Labor Implications of Alternative Collections Management Scenarios in Smithsonian Museums
9. Photo Credits

Asia in America: Views of Chinese Art from the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Two Studies of Visitor Responses to the Exhibition, April 2005

Twelve Seconds that Changed the World: An Assessment of a Three-act Play at the National Air and Space Museum, March 2005

A Program Evaluation of Design Directions at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, March 2005

Concern at the Core: Managing Smithsonian Collections. A Summary of Key Points Presentation, January 2005

Office of Policy and Analysis: Visitor Studies

Playful Performers at the National Museum of African Art: An Exhibition Review

Increasing and Diversifying Smithsonian Audiences: An Overview of the October 2004 Meeting of the Smithsonian Institution Council

Results of the 2004 Smithsonian-wide Survey of Visitors

An Overview of Visitors to the National Museum of African Art in June 2004

"Return of the Buddha" Visitor Study

Polio Exhibition Title Test Report

Key Trends Affecting Libraries

The Evaluation of Educational Programs: A National Perspective

Report of Interviews with Visitors to the Gyroscope Exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

A Study of Visitors To Genome: The Secret of How Life Works

A Snapshot of Spring Break at the National Museum of African Art: Report of Interviews with Visitors at the National Museum of African Art

Raising the Bar: A Summary of Key Points

Raising the Bar: A Study of Exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution

A Survey of Visitors to "Nature's Jewels: A Living Exhibit of Orchids and Butterflies"

A Case Study of "Nature's Jewels: A Living Exhibit of Orchids and Butterflies"

Three Studies of "September 11: Bearing Witness to History: An Exhibition at the National Museum of American History"

Smithsonian Advisory Boards: An Underutilized Asset

Exhibition White Papers:

• The Making of Exhibitions: Purpose, Structure, Roles and Process
• 21st Century Roles of National Museums: A Conversation in Progress
• Exhibitions and Their Audiences: Actual and Potential
• Exhibition Development and Implementation: Five Case Studies
• The Costs and Funding of Exhibitions
• Exhibition Standards
• Exhibition Concept Models
• Marketing Exhibitions: Will They Come?
• Developing Interactive Exhibitions at the Smithsonian
• Three Studies of "Explore the Universe"
• Capability Profile of Exhibit Departments

Lure the Visitor: A Report for the National Museum of American History

Visitor Opinions about Security Measures in Smithsonian Museums

A Study of The Graduate Training Seminar of the Smithsonian Center for Latino Initiatives

Study of a Prototype Kiosk for the Udvar-Hazy Center of the National Air and Space Museum

A Collection of Background Papers for the Smithsonian Council Meeting:

• Foreword
• Art Museums and the Public
• Barriers to Engagement at the Smithsonian International Art Museums
• Partnerships among Smithsonian Art Museums
• Audience Building: Marketing Art Museums
• A Study of Visitors to the Smithsonian Institution International Art Museums
• Social Pressures on Art Museums: An Overview of Issues
• The Impact of Technology on Art Museums
• Fundraising at Art Museums
• Increasing Museum Visitation by Under Represented Audiences: An Exploratory Study of Art Museum Practices

Studies of Visitors at "The American Presidency"

A Study of Readers of the Freer and Sackler "Calendar"

A Visitor Study of "Fast Attacks and Boomers: Submarines in the Cold War"

Art Night on the Mall: Visitor Study - Summer 2001

Four Studies on Visitor Responses to Photography

The Affiliations Program: Results of a Survey of Affiliates conducted May/June 2001

1998 Visits to Smithsonian Museums based on Office of Protection Services Multi-Year Count Statistics. Institutional Studies Office. (Report Abstract)

A Manual for Interviewers. Institutional Studies Office.

Canvasses Off the Mall: Studies Conducted at the National Museum of American Art, National Portrait Gallery and Renwick Gallery. Institutional Studies Office.

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum: Results from the 1999 Membership Study. Institutional Studies Office. (Report Abstract)

Examining Mammals: Three Studies of Visitor Responses to the Mammals Hall in the National Museum of Natural History. Institutional Studies Office.

Microbes ARE Wonderful! A Study of Visitors to the Microbes Exhibition. Institutional Studies Office.

Resident Associate Program Members: Results from the 1998 Resident Associate Program Membership Survey. Institutional Studies Office. (Report Abstract)

Strangers, Guests or Clients? Visitor Experiences in Museums. Institutional Studies Office.

Summer Visitors to "The Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals" at the National Museum of Natural History. Institutional Studies Office.

The Charter Membership of the National Museum of the American Indian: Results from the 1999 Membership Survey. Institutional Studies Office. (Report Abstract)

To and From the Smithsonian: Results from the "1999 Smithsonian Intern Career Study." Institutional Studies Office.

Understanding "Where Next, Columbus?": An Exhibition Study at the National Air and Space Museum. Institutional Studies Office.

"Exploring Amazonia": Three Studies of Visitors at the National Zoological Park. Institutional Studies Office.

Images of Native Americans: A Background Visitor Study for the National Museum of the American Indian. Institutional Studies Office.

More Asian Art Experiences: Visitor Preferences and Responses to "Twelve Centuries of Japanese Art from the Imperial Collection." Institutional Studies Office.

Public Perception of the Star-spangled Banner: Background Studies for the National Museum of American History. Institutional Studies Office.

Still Thinking About Thinking. Institutional Studies Office.

Teachers Talk: A Study of "Smithsonian in Your Classroom" conducted for the Smithsonian Office of Education. Institutional Studies Office.

The Asian Art Experience: Visitor Preferences and Responses to "Puja: Expressions of Hindu Devotion." Institutional Studies Office.

An Assessment of the "Think Tank Exhibition" at the National Zoological Park. Institutional Studies Office.

On the Road with Rock and Soul: A Study of Visitors to the "Social Roots of Rock and Soul" Preview Exhibition. Institutional Studies Office.

The Influence of Exhibition Texts on Visitor Responses to Richard Lindner: Paintings and Watercolors 1948-1977. Institutional Studies Office.

Visitors and Non-Visitors to "Amber: Window on the Past!" An Exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. Institutional Studies Office.

Visitors to the Smithsonian Institution: A Summary of Studies. Institutional Studies Office.

Visitors to History: A Report Based on the 1994-1995 National Museum of American History Visitor Study. Institutional Studies Office.

America Meets Asia: A Report Based on the 1994-1995 Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Visitor Study. Institutional Studies Office.

Assessment of Informal Education in Holocaust Museums. Institutional Studies Office.

Connecting with Native Voices: Visitor Impressions of the Gustav Heye Center. Institutional Studies Office.

Ocean Views: A Study of Visitors to the "Ocean Planet" Exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. Institutional Studies Office.

Visitors Comment on "Flight Time Barbie: Dolls from the Popular Culture Collection of the National Air and Space Museum." Institutional Studies Office.

"Visual Journal: Harlem and DC in the Thirties and Forties!" A Study of an Exhibition Presented by the Center for African American History and Culture. Institutional Studies Office.

Air and Space Encounters: A Report Based on the "1994 National Air and Space Museum Visitor Survey." Institutional Studies Office.

An Assessment of the "Science in American Life" Exhibition at the National Museum of American History. Institutional Studies Office.

Beyond the Elephant: A Report Based on the "1994-95 National Museum of Natural History Visitor Survey. Institutional Studies Office.

Different Sites, Different Views: A Study of the Exhibition: "Degenerate Art: The Fate of the Avant Guarde in Nazi Germany." Institutional Studies Office.

"Mechanical Brides: Women and Machines from Home to Office:" A Study of an Exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Institutional Studies Office.

Who Attends Our Cultural Institutions?: A Progress Report Based on the Smithsonian Institution Marketing Study. Institutional Studies Office.

Appreciating Art: A Study of "Comparisons: An Exercise in Looking" at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Institutional Studies Office. (1992)

From Reptile House to Reptile Discovery Centers: A Study of Reptile Discovery Centers Project at the National Zoological Park, Zoo Atlanta and the Dallas Zoo. Institutional Studies Office. (1994)

Space Fantasy and Social Reality: A Study of the "Star Trek" Exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. Institutional Studies Office. (1994)

"The Power of Maps:" A Study of an Exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Institutional Studies Office. (1993)

Visitor Perspectives of Tropical Rainforests: A Report Based on the 1988 "Tropical Rainforests: A Disappearing Treasure." Institutional Studies Office. (1989)

Visitors to the "Czech Cubism" Exhibition. Institutional Studies Office. (1993)