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As the digital output of the arts and culture sector has rapidly increased over the past two years, so too has the need to start...
In January 2022, the Natural History Museum reached an important milestone: 5 million digital records were now available via their data portal. From these records,...
Museums that provide insight into social-political issues by documenting important moments in history often face the challenge of having to share difficult truths in the...
As the Brand and Communications Strategist for Tiqets, Lauren Voges has global insight into how the world’s leading online ticketing platform is helping museums and...
Exploring new ways of connecting art information is a complex subject with global significance. Facilitating new research pathways between arts and cultural institutions worldwide, the...
There’s incredible value to be gained from collating data and investing in the right digital tools Digital engagement can feel like a guessing game for...
In any cultural establishment, the collection of data must remain responsible and consensual at all times We’re all aware of the importance of data protection...
On-site volunteers are nothing new to museums but meeting the growing need for digital volunteers is. Many cultural institutions utilise the help of volunteers in...
Understanding how to navigate the complex world of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is vital to any museum or cultural venue looking to expand reach and...
As many of the contributors at MuseumNext summits have demonstrated over the last two years, museum digital teams should never be siloed. In fact, those...
Digital transformation in the museum space isn’t a quick fix. Nor is it really a single project with a clear start and finish date. It...
If you’re not familiar with Citizen Science, also known as Community Science, then you’re missing out. I am not a scientist. Far from it –...
Winning the hearts and minds of stakeholders and staff is key to ensuring museums are ahead of the curve. Change can be scary. It’s understandable...
Social media is an essential tool for most museums looking to stand out in the modern age. But it’s important to proceed with care to...
In post-Covid times, museums are constantly looking for ways to explore new revenue streams and additional sources of income. Digital technology has the power to...
Slow Art Day has now been running for more than a decade. This international event encourages museum visitors to try slow looking – spending 10...
Augmented reality is the process of using technology to superimpose images, text or sounds on top of what a person can already see. It uses...
One of the biggest technological disruptions of the past decade has been the rise of social media. It’s estimated that in 2022 there are 4.62...
Nickelodeon, the leading children’s entertainment brand in the United States, recently announced a new interactive learning platform that would allow users to enjoy a virtual...
XR experiences are increasingly relying on visitors to use their own devices. But is this a long-term change or a short-term fix for the pandemic?...
When is XR (Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality) an asset and when is it a distraction for museums and their audiences? In his 2000 memoir...
The power of a museum podcast is not to be ignored. With the rise and rise of digital platforms over the past two decades, the...
If you have ever painted a happy little tree (or two, as everyone needs a friend) along with Bob Ross, then online tutorials may have...
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...
