I am a docent in a museum. The rules may seem arbitrary and unnecessary, but it is very easy for someone to forget where they are or how close they are standing to a painting or artifact. If they turn quickly or accidentally trip, etc., they could destroy, or at the very least, damage a priceless piece. Children are especially “dangerous.” They forget where they are and push their friends, take off running, etc., and can do some real damage. You have to watch them every minute!
You’re a decent docent.
Thanks for your child’s service, MoM.
The rules may seem arbitrary and unnecessary, but it is very easy for someone to forget where they are or how close they are standing to a painting or artifact. If they turn quickly or accidentally trip, etc., they could destroy, or at the very least, damage a priceless piece.
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Yah . . . Steve Wynn found that out the hard way when he put an elbow through his OWN Picasso! Shame that he damaged such a valuable painting in such a bonehead way (though I admit later Picassos aren’t my favorite) . . . but I would pay money to have seen the look on his face just after! LOL!