Redisplaying museum collections : contemporary display and interpretation in British museums / created by Hannah Paddon.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-165) and index.

Introduction -- Catalysing change : the Heritage Lottery Fund -- Re/displaying and re/interpreting collections : three British museums -- Decision-making, communication and teamwork : key elements in the process of collection redisplay -- Re/displaying and re/interpreting collections : the key factors -- The core exhibition team -- Agendas : museum-related initiatives and government policies -- Harmonising with architecture -- Shifting power : the audience in the museum -- Visitor-centred goals -- Playing it safe? -- Conflicting interests -- Offering different social and educational experiences -- Designing for flexibility -- Displaying biology in the twenty-first century museum -- Lessons learnt -- Final thoughts.