I understand your sadness Fearn. Unfortunately, while there are many good museums out there, sometimes the words museum and knowledgeable cannot be used in the same sentence. Many museums also have an incredible back stock of artifacts that never see the light of day or the care they deserve. It's a shame really.
I am not sure if anyone here is from that area, but maybe Rick knows more about whereabouts. If i were to see this i would probably ask to see the curator and try to help them out...or offer to buy out their abused and neglected collection.
