A Survey: Which Museums Disallow Photographs and Why?

Since I'm still waiting to hear back from the Field Museum regarding some confusion over the no-photography policy with the Mammoths and Mastodons exhibit being run at the Anchorage Museum, I thought I'd get some input from folk who frequently visit museums and who were told, and for what reason, not to take photographs, or if the institution attempted to claim copyright ownership of photographs taken of museum exhibits.

I'd like to know for the sake of a future posting on this matter.

Why Do Some Natural History Museums Prohibit Photography?

On Thursday I went the Anchorage Museum to visit the Mammoths and Mastodons exhibit currently on display there, and was told no photography was permitted.  I was told the Field Museum of Natural History was responsible for the policy, but some twitter communication with the Field Museum's media department has confused this point, so I need to get to the bottom of the issue of who set the policy first before I post more on this.

In general, I dislike no-photography policies. There seems to be no legitimate need for them, when one of the purposes of a museum is public education. More as events develop.

Blogger's Bizzareness with Comments

So I just approved comments that were made 12 days ago, Blogger only having just yesterday informed me of their existence. Um. Sorry about that.

Blogger, I expected better of you, but I won't fire you because you work for free and it would cost too much to replace you. Dismissed.

Quick Digital Painting Warm-Up

Lambeosaurus Skull

Lambeosaurus watercolor now available as a photo print from the artist for $60 (6x9) plus shipping.

Nigerian Pterosaur Watercolor

Formerly just another bit of filler of a placatory nature, this is now available as a photo print from the artist for $60 (6x9) plus shipping.

February's Daily Drawing Is Done

And with that, a personal challenge to myself is done (note: I didn't employ any consistency in uploading. Some stuff was uploaded to other accounts; I'll post a quick retrospective later on).