The Art Collection consists of artwork appropriate for children based upon the Art Framework of Please Touch Museum. The categories include Observational Art, Parallel Art, and Interactive Art. Commissioned art that falls into the categories of Observational and Parallel Art will in most cases be accessioned into the collection.
Centennial Exhibition
1876 Centennial Era (1870-1880). The priority for these objects are obtained on loan; however we seek artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of the family and child’s experience at the Centennial in 1876. These are contextual to exhibits only. Some non-copy-righted items may be acquired to serve as templates for reproduction and use in interactive exhibit experiences.
Memorial Hall (1874 – current)
The priority for these objects is to obtain these on loan; however we seek artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of Memorial Hall, its history and as the home of Please Touch Museum. These are contextual to exhibits only. Some non-copy-righted items may be acquired to serve as templates for reproduction and use in interactive exhibit experiences.
Institutional Archives
The Archives maintains documents, objects and materiel relating to the history and development of Please Touch Museum. Records are gathered from every department in the Museum based on the Records Retention Schedule.