The Diorama Dilemma — And Who Profits
California sea lion habitat diorama, Milwaukee Public Museum, photographed March 14, 2026 by SaveMPM. The painted backdrop, sculptural rockwork, and taxidermy mounts form a single integrated environment — the Milwaukee Style of immersive exhibit-making developed at this museum. Disposition Plan 25-586 classifies environments like this as "MPM Personal Property," subject to sale, auction, or disposal without a Milwaukee County Board vote. Picture this: you're hired to manage a warehouse of...