Journeyman
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The space exhibit was not permanent, it moved on to other venues. There is a limit to where it could have been displayed and the NRM, having good footfall, seemed ideal. The heritage movement is full of anomalies such as building, locomotives and rolling stock operating in places where they never were. The NRM is an educational based place, there is far more to it than cold locomotives places here and there. It has to be accepted that different generations see the NRM is different ways; come back in thirty years and see what is there then - assuming it is still there, of course.
The NRM is free to enter, restricting some of its activities could lead to entry charges being made.
I completely agree, I think plenty of museums have occasional exhibits outside their core remit, and this was an entirely appropriate thing for them to host, given the excellent space, facilities, location and footfall of the NRM.
Too many enthusiasts seem desperate to maintain some sort of "authenticity" and "purity" that is so exclusive it will make these places die.