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Submitted by Angry in PA, Aug 31, 2007 17:24

I am in Pennsylvania for business. I am a father of three children who are back home in Arizona. I found out that the King Tut exhibit was at the museum out here. Luckily, I called ahead to ask about their policy. And sure enough, they don't allow photography! This is so absurd. Even flash photograhy doesn't harm these items as much as moving the around the world does. While I can understand not wanting people to take pictures of your copywritten work, it doesn't apply in this case. It is about money and nothing else.

So, instead of buying a ticket, I can buy a book. Big deal. The only reason I really wanted to go was to show my kids the pictures.

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I am in Pennsylvania for business. I am a father of three children who are back home in Arizona. I...

Angry in PA 

Aug 31, 2007 17:24

I am not concerned so much with the cell phone picture takers, but what really annoys me is obnoxious cell... [MORE]

Raquel 

Feb 15, 2007 15:31

frankly without the use of a tripod it is impossible with a high-end digital camera to get a good shot-... [MORE]

julie dermansky 

Feb 7, 2007 11:06

I work for a museum, and I agree that museums want to control as much as they can. However, I... [MORE]

Alyce 

Feb 7, 2007 17:21

For those of us who have become frustrated and angry with the needless and draconian restrictions placed on artwork which... [MORE]

Wes Christensen 

Feb 6, 2007 12:55

The visitor to any major museum is overwhelmed by the number of works on display. He gets tired after 30... [MORE]

Elliott Banfield 

Feb 6, 2007 08:27

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