Review Criteria

 

Marks out of 100.

For attractions/museums…

Exhibits How significant, rare or amazing are the items on show?
   
Display How well are they displayed? Are they accessible? Is there space around them or are they crammed together. Does the exhibition/display explain the story well? Does it give you a sense of being there? Does it set the scene? Are exhibits displayed logically (eg. chronologically) Does it have charisma?
   
Tech Is the signage good? Is it thorough/detailed? Are there adequate translations. Do they have audio or tablet guides? Are displays well lit? Is there too much glare from exhibits behind glass.  Are they photo-friendly? (My pet hate. ‘No flash’ is ok for delicate subjects. But in the 21st century, ‘no photography’ is not!)
   
Value Free is lovely, but if they charge, is it worth it? Especially for a family. If it IS free, is it worth the journey?

To Review or not to Review

My general rule of thumb is that I’ll write up a site or event as a Review if I was there ‘incognito’ or unofficially. If I visited as a guest of the site itself or as a guest of the local tourist office, then I’ll probably write it as a straightforward post. It’s not a hard & fast rule, I can think of several posts & reviews that break the rule. So think of it as more of a ‘tendency’ than a ‘rule’!