This past summer, I was given the opportunity to intern at the Sherman Museum, where I was assigned various tasks and learned quite a few facts. The museum has “Dino Days”, meaning they have prehistoric creatures exhibits for kids throughout the summer. Given that I began my internship early, I was able to participate in some of the exhibit’s setup. The dinosaur fossils were brought to Sherman by a pathologist from Colorado, so I was able to help by unloading items from the trailer and putting up signs for the displays. They had an edmontosaurus femur that the public was able to handle, which was a fascinating experience, but since the museum didn’t have a description for it, I was assigned the job of researching and developing an informational sign.
I was also asked to conduct research on Olive Oatman, a Sherman resident who had a life-changing experience, as they plan to update the museum’s exhibition. Additionally, I got to help with a little investigation for their fall exhibits, which will feature Sherman businesses. The church next door serves as a storage facility for them. I was given the privilege to assist and observe their process for returning items after they had been shown. I also got to participate in “Dino academy”, where children came to learn more regarding the exhibit’s objects and I assisted with the art and crafts portion of the event.
Furthermore, I helped with the preparation of the glow in the dark games as well as the snack portion at the “Night at the Museum”. Along with that, I got to do a little customer service, such as greeting people and collecting their payments, organizing the community room, as well as cleaning the display glass cases. This experience taught me numerous things about workplace culture, how to be professional, responsible, and communicate effectively.