Hi Andy,
    Thanks for the reply, I will to check into a couple of the committees.
  I would assume most other states are like Connecticut in that there is a museum commission which is sort of a collaborative of museums which meet and work with smaller museums and new museums to provide guidance and I think some monetary assistance as well. Certainly there is federal monies available, if one looks. Working for the State Parks and Forests for over 30 years, I have had some experience with museums... I think the biggest thing I see is a museum stagnates if it doesn't rotate exhibits periodically.... I am sure your friend would agree.  (all this is further down the road.)
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                      Cal