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Riley County Museum reopens exhibit, hires new curator and deaccessions 12 objects
Summary
Riley County Museum reopened after a six-week closure for exhibit installation and renovations, named a new curator of archives and library and deaccessioned 12 objects that did not meet collections criteria.
Catherine Hensler, director of the Riley County Museum, told the county commission on Feb. 13 that the museum reopened Feb. 8 after a six-week closure to install a new exhibit and complete preservation work.
"We really do appreciate the support," Hensler said, thanking county staff and volunteers for work on lighting, moving, painting and other preparations. She reported January visitation of 73 people and said reopening events drew 119 members to a Friday evening preview and 31 visitors on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Hensler also announced the museum filled its curator-of-archives-and-library position. "Our new curator of archives and…
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