Mike
The world of museums is one of wonder, history, and reverence. Curators and staff laboriously work to create environments where art and artifacts can be safely admired, often accompanied by that all-too-familiar placard: “Please Do Not Touch.”
Yet, for reasons that continue to baffle many a museum professional, some visitors see this as a mere suggestion rather than a rule. The frustrations of running a museum become all too real when art lovers become art touchers, compromising the integrity and longevity of precious pieces.
Recently, a tweet of a famous sculpture started a discussion about touching works of art.
We have an exciting rugby weekend in Cardiff and we're starting to see trophies everywhere! We think our Jenkins Vase is a winner but it's probably a bit too heavy to lift! 🏆#SixNations2019 #nationalmuseumwales pic.twitter.com/ig0UbvnZom
— FriendsofNMW (@NmwFriendsof) March 16, 2019
The sign with the sculpture:
It’s a shame this even needs to be said. Here’s what folks had to say in the comments:
