THE WITCH NEXT DOOR

episode 23

Previously:-

“The most interesting ones were the models of human beings. Among them, there were toys of men, women, boys, girls, infants in mothers, arms, etc. The men and women wore dresses of different fashions and kinds. All the models and toys belonged to different places and periods. It was explained by guides and the curator and was also written on several charts and explanatory sheets of paper. A Trip to the Capital It was dark after we left the surface to go into the underground concrete tunnel lined with dim orange lights which were placed about every ten feet. We were in and out of tunnels, stopping at each Metro station. The furthest station from Washington DC, towards Annapolis, Maryland, called New Carrollton, was run down with garbage on the floor and dirt and stains on the wall. Our final stop was at the slightly better run station called Smithsonian Metro Station. The people who accompanied me on the trip were my sisters, Megan and Brittney, my aunt, Sondra, and my cousins, Becky, Nick, and Kate. Not only did we visit the District of Columbia, but we saw the surrounding areas of Arlington, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland.…

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That was the only thing she really wanted to see because she was and still is really interested in that event in history. When we arrived at the large, tan building with three large openings labeled, “h*******t Museum,” we saw a line that wrapped around the right side of the building that was full of people who were excited to get in, but irritated because they had been waiting for hours and not even guaranteed tickets. We reached the back to run into a woman wearing a black lanyard with a museum identification card. She was yelling to the crowd asking if anyone was in the military or a military spouse. Lucky for us, my cousin Becky is a military spouse. All she had to do was pull out her United States Air Force Reserve ID card to prove who she was. Unfortunately, she could only get three tickets so we broke up . On our way back to the vehicle from Arlington National Cemetery, two Metro Police officers were standing by the gold colored car in the row next to us. We saw the car on are way into the cemetery, but didn’t notice the dog.” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The dog looked like a German Shepherd, but it was hard to see because two Metro Police officers were blocking the window. I asked if they needed help with anything and they said if I had water, it would be helpful. Because I had two bottles of water, I gave them both so the dog would not be come dehydrated. Imagine walking through a hallway of pictures and artifacts, feeling so much emotion, reliving the past of the h*******t. Once a person walks through those doors to the United States h*******t Memorial Museum he or she immediately feel those emotions pouring from the walls and flooding from the visitors all around feeling what it once felt like to be apart of the h*******t and witness such a horrendous tragedyChildren in “Daniel’s Story” can pull letters down from the walls and ceilings and read them, along with telephones that can be picked up that ask questions or statements about the HolocaustThe Hall of Remembrance is candle lit memorial that is covered in names of those who were victims to the h*******t, then for the Wall of Remembrance there are tiles amongst a wall that show sentimental and simple images from the h*******t Aftermath. . For the older children that visit the museum there is the Second Floor, Wexner Learning Center, that features touch screen computers that can pull up information (music, photos, and witness interviews) on the h*******t or what occurred during the Aftermath

Vacationing abroad is always fun. There are many things to see and do that are very different from what we see and do in our own countries, and these differences are part of the charm of foreign travel. One activity which people often do when travelling overseas is to visit the famous museums of the country they are touring. They do this because they wish to learn more about the region’s history and culture, and because they wish to see world-famous exhibits that cannot be seen anywhere else.

Museums are without doubt a storehouse of a particular nation’s history and culture. Through their exhibits, they chart the course of the country’s development. Museums often describe a nation’s journey from prehistory to modernity, and this description is enriched by the display of historical artifacts such as tools, weapons, clothes and jewelry. A good example is the Edo Museum in Tokyo. Visitors to that institution can obtain valuable insights into life in the Japan of three centuries ago. It is always easier to appreciate a place if you know something of its past, and museums certainly help us to do that.

A further attraction of museums is that they often contain special collections which are rarely, or even never, allowed to be displayed abroad. This may be because they are too valuable or perhaps to delicate. Many of the works of world-famous artists fall into this category. If one wishes to see the Mona Lisa with one’s own eyes then a visit to the Louvre in Paris is necessary. Another great work of art which is never allowed to leave its museum is Picasso’s Guernica. The size of the canvas and its age mean that it is now in a very fragile condition and would probably not survive an attempt to move it. As such, only a visit to Madrid can provide the chance to see this masterpiece. One would be foolish indeed to pass up such an opportunity.

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All the great cities of the world are home to museums, many of which are national museums that showcase the best of a nation’s heritage. Many of these museums also contain collections that are unique, and unable to be experienced anywhere else. It is this blend of cultural heritage on display and uniqueness that attracts tourists to museums. A visit to a foreign city is always enhanced by time spent in that city’s museums. modern era, Museum approach as a prominent aspect of education and entertainment. It contributes to the attraction of country and beneficial for the enhancement of educational knowledge. There is a tendency to believe that museums must be utilized for entertainment as well as for education. Lets delve deeper into the topic to seek more clarification.

To begin with, One of the main arguments in favor of that museums are meant for entertainment because museums are tourists attraction and their aim to exhibit the collection of things which majority of people wish to see. It is favorable to enhance economical growth of a particular country and raise the standard of living due to numerous visitors from various countries. It sounds as adventurous activity and more enjoyable for visitors.Moreover,visitors can get information about history and biography of country.

On the other hand, Some people argued that museums should focus on education because its a huge source of knowledge which they did not previously know.Usually this means history behind the museum exhibits need to explained and this can be done in various ways. Some museums employ special guides to give information, while

other museums offer headsets so that people can listen to detailed commentary about the exhibition. In this way, museums play an important role in teaching people about history,culture, science and many other aspects of life.

In an ultimate analysis, the above argument would indicate that museum must be utilize for both purposes entertainment and education. These both aspects beneficial in different ways. However,a good museum should be able to offer an interesting, enjoyable and educational experience. So that people have fun and learn something at the same time. Museums are designs for learning. Whether intentionally or not, museums embody views about what's worth learning, and the way that artworks, objects, and historical material are presented — from exhibitions to architecture to wall texts — embody views about how learning happens. This in itself is nothing new: museums have always been designed with edification in mind. But historically, museum education departments have been the only place where visitor learning is explicitly considered — and often only after exhibitions have been fully designed — despite the fact that beliefs about learning are present in all aspects of museum offerings and at all stages of exhibition design.

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