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Zoe Goldman never planned to become a podcast producer. Her background is in art history, not journalism or audio production, and she is the first...
How the Great North Museum: Hancock and Beacon Films are reshaping what museum interpretation can look like — and who gets to make it. What...
A multi-platform video strategy built around artist Elizabeth Catlett shows how documentary storytelling, time-lapse filmmaking, and digital installation can turn an exhibition into a living,...
The Natural History Museum in London holds 80 million specimens — and 80 million stories. For decades, these stories lived behind the scenes, accessible only...
When you walk into the Art Gallery of Hamilton, you’re surrounded by more than 11,000 works of art. For Ty Tekatch, lead of Media Production,...
When the Rijksmuseum launched Rijksstudio back in 2012, it made headlines for offering the world high-resolution images of masterpieces—completely free to download, remix, and even...
How can cultural institutions use technology to build a more equitable future? Wellcome Collection are transforming digital access to their vast holdings through a new...
Step into the Australian Museum and you’ll see galleries filled with towering dinosaur skeletons, sparkling minerals and gemstones, and intricately woven cultural items. But hidden...
Walk through the gates of Beamish Museum and you’re stepping into the past. From the grit of the 1820s to the optimism of the 1950s,...
On 9 December 2024, the National Museum of the Royal Navy faced an event that every museum hopes never to experience: a ransomware cyberattack. Overnight,...
When Museums Victoria launched its Digital Content Studio in 2019, the goal was clear: to create bold, audience-first digital storytelling that would expand the museum’s...
Technologies such as 3D scanning and VR simulations are revolutionising the museum sector by enhancing collections care, preservation, and accessibility. At The Amelia Scott in...
QR codes have become a ubiquitous part of our digital lives, evolving far beyond their initial role as simple inventory trackers. In 2025, they remain...
Once one of the world’s fastest tea clippers, the Cutty Sark now stands as a cherished historical icon in Greenwich. Hans Biørn-Lian from Royal Museums...
As we approach 2025, technology is quietly revolutionising how we interact with the world—and museums are no exception. A recent survey reveals that over 70%...
The Book of Kells is a remarkable testament to Ireland’s artistic and cultural legacy, celebrated for its intricate illustrations and storied past. Now, Trinity College...
At the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, Tyne & Wear Archives houses a significant collection of materials related to the region’s Jewish community. Lizzy Baker, Archives...
Museums today are transforming their digital footprints, reshaping how collections are accessed, explored, and appreciated. At the Digital Collections Summit 2024, Chris Unitt, founder of...
In an era where digital technologies have become integral to our daily lives, museums are reimagining how they connect with audiences. Digital engagement is no...
If a museum is about anything, then it is about providing an engaging learning experience. Of course, in a traditional sense, learning is also about...
What happens when history meets technology? At the Asian Civilizations Museum (ACM) in Singapore, a friendly digital dog named Solo is leading a new wave...
Louvre Abu Dhabi, known for its iconic floating dome and rich collection that spans the breadth of human history, is taking a bold step into...
In a darkened room, walls shimmer with vibrant hues as clouds drift lazily across a painted sky. The floor beneath your feet ripples like watercolors,...
How can a museum visit be just as captivating online as in person? The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is exploring this question by leveraging digital innovation...
Vikkie Mulford, the Digital and Public Engagement Officer at Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, recently shared insights into the Trust’s innovative approach to using digitised collections...