Just lanched a new museum web site. Opinions please.

[dg39]

I just had a friend design a new museum web sit that was lanched today, Tue, Dec. 19th. Many of you may have
visited the old one. Let me know what you think of the new redesigned one. I welcome all comments.
Thanks!! www.louisianahistorymuseum.org
DG

 

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[hollowpointred]

pretty cool site! is that confederate uniform a repro or authentic? if i am ever down that way i will try to visit the museum.

 

[dg39]

Authentic repo of the butternut colored uniform. The only thing not correct are the button holes that were machine sewn.
Thanks!
DG

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

DG,

good site.

Have not been down that way in years.

Do have a question that came up as I visited
your site.

Alexandrea; where could I get of list of who the Mayor
was of that city from about 1958 -1967?
Any help appreciated.

have a good un........

 

[warsawdaddy]

Very nice! Shows signs of a lot of work.Congrats!

 

[Monty]

EXCELLENT! Monty

 

[eathabs]

good stuff dg!!

 

[aa battery]

Very nice

 

[Huntin' 59er]

Congrats on a well-constructed and interesting web-site. I enjoy History. Good Luck !

Huntin' 59er

 

[Pistol_Pete]

Beware of what you ask for.

With a museum what you want is visitors and your website should be a sign ,and like any sign it is never the final destination. I noticed that in your exhibits page there are pictures and descriptions of actual exhibits. This leads me to believe that what you are showing me is the meat and potatoes, so why would I come in to investigate. People like to be teased with what is to come, which is why my wife's nightie is much sexier than her birthday suit. If your exhibits carry a theme such as WWII or Civil War you might post the same picture with the theme rather than a full description. For example

WWII
Many of Louisiana's finest fought and died for freedom, in the worlds second great war. The Louisiana History Museum has over 65 pieces of WWII history on display (Then show the picture of your poster)

You might also consider duplicating a few exhibit themes on your homepage linking them to the exhibit page, and change them often.
Overall your site attractive and navigation is easy and straightforward. I would love to woo you with sweet nothings, but I myself would rather play golf with a coach not a fan. Happy New year sir

 

[dg39]

What you see in the website is just the tip of a very large iceberg. A normal tour take about an hour and a half.
I just displayed a few crumbs in the web site. The meat and potatoes are on display at the museum. Also , the Alexandria area was the center of training for a large percent of the soldiers who fought in WW-2. We have a detailed display of that, plus much, much more! I have been told I have a world class 36 hole golf course. No green fees or membership..Come play.