OPEN & CLOSE DISPLAYED ARTIFACTS

Open and closed displays each bring unique advantages and challenges to exhibits. Open displays enhance visitor engagement and accessibility, allowing for closer interaction with artifacts, but they pose risks to artifact preservation and security. In contrast, closed displays protect artifacts from damage and environmental exposure, enabling the display of fragile or valuable items, though they can create a physical barrier that reduces immersion. Institutions must balance these factors, choosing display types based on the needs of the artifacts and the desired visitor experience.