Lost in Time (LIT) Museum“A look back at the defining moments of war” : Lost in Time (LIT) Museum“A look back at the defining moments of war” By:
Siddharth Dahiya, Klaudia Hideg,
Aravinthan Vathsalan, Jeremy Zuccolin
Table of Contents : Table of Contents Background (Aravinthan)
Business Areas Pt. I (Aravinthan)
Business Areas Pt. II (Klaudia)
Business Areas Pt. III (Jeremy)
Business Areas Pt. IV (Siddharth)
Conclusion (Siddharth)
LIT Museum Background : LIT Museum Background Image Source:
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Background : Background Privately owned
Public donations are accepted
Contribution by war veterans who provide public lectures recounting war experiences
A portion of the museum proceeds donated to charities that provide aid for countries ravaged by war
Background (continued) : Background (continued) Museum interior composed of visually stunning (genuine and replicated) military equipments, uniforms, documentation, sounds, etc. That reflect each particular war and its historical period
Specializing in major wars with a global impact
Depicting wars rooted in numerous countries of varying generations
Background (continued) : Background (continued) Timeline of war history ranging from the American revolution (1700s) to the now present Iraq war (2009)
Business Areas : Business Areas Image Source:
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Curator's Department: Research and Authentication : Curator's Department: Research and Authentication Authentication of items ranging from military equipment, historical events of veterans, and so forth prior to unveiling them to the public
Items authenticated are a combination of those owned by the museum as well as those publicly loaned
Submission of research articles to publishers
Theatre and Re-enactment : Theatre and Re-enactment Various forms of entertainment open to the public ranging from movies, both fictional as well as documentaries that showcase the aspects of war
Live performances by theatre groups that re-enact the most defining moments of major historical wars
Use of replicated weapons, clothes, and visual effects to give a sense of authenticity
Theatre and Re-enactment : Theatre and Re-enactment Content of the live performances adhere to historical accuracy and will continue for future performances based on the responses of a sample audience
Auditions held for theatre groups (regardless of experience or reputation) and each given an equal opportunity to impress a panel of judges with their performance
Cafeteria : Cafeteria Positioned in a general area with easy access
Variety of restaurants appealing to the tastes of children, adults, and the elderly
Catering vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals
Added option of sampling field rations identical to those consumed by soldiers on the front lines
Auction and Acquisition : Auction and Acquisition Silent auction open to the public for a select number of historical items
Revenues of the auction used to support the day-to-day cost of maintaining the museum, such as organizing programs and exhibits
Purchases of historical items by the museum for display or research purposes
Accept anonymous as well as public contributions in the form of photographs, family heirlooms, letters written to & by soldiers, etc.
Daycare Center : Daycare Center Provide day care supervision for museum related personal ranging from employees, contributors, and owners
Free of charge but proof of identification and documents are required in order to verify his/her connection to the museum
Ticket Sales : Ticket Sales Sale of tickets for entering the museum as well as a separate ticket for tank rides
Advertise promotion tickets
Refund returned tickets or cancelled rental orders
Maintain rental orders and deposits
Tours : Tours Provide tours from specialists in the museum’s war-rooms
Option of choosing from the numerous tours available to reflect the age of the individuals (such as for children, teenagers, and adults)
Tours vary in content, amount of time given to in-depth historical details, and overall enjoyment
Gaming Arcade : Gaming Arcade Housing a wide range of tank, flight, and submarine simulators
Classic as well as the newest and most popular video games currently available on the market
Games restricted to the genre of military and/or strategic combat (e.g.. First person shooters, board game based strategy games, etc.)
Allow visitors the chance to experience (although in a limited way) the environment, sights, and sounds of war as depicting by video games/simulators
Gift Shop : Gift Shop Carry a wide selection of children’s toys, souvenirs, memorabilia’s, literature, and videos
Maintenance : Maintenance Cleaning staff that ensure that the museum (both the interior and exterior) are kept clean and everything is in working condition
Rental Department : Rental Department Renting or booking locations to host special events to the public (may include buildings such as the exhibition centre)
Ordering costumes and/or props needed for events
Administration : Administration “Central brain” in which all final decisions on issues or improvements to the museum are made
Accept responsibility for most consequences to the museum, either positive or negative
Accounting : Accounting Managing payroll
Manage ledger for rental orders and tank rides
Manage profits from the auction
Advertising/Public Relations/Customer Service : Advertising/Public Relations/Customer Service Manage museum advertisements
Handle customer complaints
Provide information to the public regarding museum schedules and upcoming events
Publicize unique museum attractions, such as the tank ride, that separate the LIT museum from all others
Exhibits/Educational Programs/Tank Ride : Exhibits/Educational Programs/Tank Ride Exhibits detailing the moments in history which turned the tides of war
Educational programs which provide a quick “lesson” of a war
Unique opportunity to witness genuine tanks of past wars
Provide children of the age of 3-15 years with the opportunity to ride in a tank
Human Resources : Human Resources Manage the hiring/firing of staff
Deploy employees to the correct department
Manage employee requests and disputes
Manage inter-department transfers
Security : Security Museum security through the use of metal detectors at the entrance, video surveillance, and on-hand security employees
Maintain discipline among the employees and the visitors
Prevent vandalism; secure exhibit items
Provide security for important events with honored guests
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