Joe,

Yes, you are surely missing something....

I am way to busy to be playing this game with you.
Yes, people are loaning the items.
Yes, the El Cortez is giving us the space.

The items have to be properly displayed in secure display cases.
The exhibit needs a brochure
Some items need to framed. There will be between 18 frames surrounding the 3 display cases
A video is being made + countless other details..

Hope this answer helps,