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Memory and mourning: an exhibit history.

Scott G Eberle1

  • 1Strong Museum, Rochester, New York, USA. seberle@strongmuseum.org

Death Studies
|September 29, 2005
PubMed
Summary

The "Memory and Mourning" exhibit explored grief and loss, revealing how public reactions to bereavement mirror professional discussions in America. Visitor comments highlighted shared experiences and anticipations of expert discourse on loss.

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Area of Science:

  • Museum Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The "Memory and Mourning" exhibit, developed by the Strong Museum in 1993, aimed to provide historical and contemporary perspectives on loss and grief.
  • Exhibit development involved addressing complex philosophical, historical, psychological, and therapeutic issues surrounding bereavement in America.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To help museum guests explore personal reactions to loss and grief.
  • To analyze the intersection of public perception and professional discourse on bereavement.

Main Methods:

  • An exhibit on memory and mourning was created and traveled nationally.
  • Visitor comments were collected and analyzed to understand audience engagement with themes of loss and grief.

Main Results:

  • The exhibit facilitated exploration of personal reactions to loss and grief.
  • Visitor comments indicated that the public's understanding and discussion of bereavement paralleled and anticipated professional discourse.

Conclusions:

  • Museum exhibits can serve as platforms for exploring complex emotional and psychological topics like grief.
  • Public engagement with themes of loss and mourning reflects and informs broader societal and professional conversations on bereavement.

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