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What if the most effective way to get students engaging with history wasn’t a lesson, a worksheet, or even a museum visit — but lunch?...
Here’s a thought experiment: What if your museum handed over its TikTok account to a bunch of teenagers—no filters, no approvals, just… full access? If...
If you ask most people what heritage organisations do, they will probably point you toward the past, stories carved in stone, artefacts under glass, timelines...
If you want to understand how The Object, a quietly loved podcast from the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) grew into a theatre-filling live event,...
Walk into the V&A East Storehouse and the first thing that hits you is the scale. Half a million objects sit in a vast former...
Most museum programs let visitors admire the art. Some let them handle a brush. But what happens when audiences are invited to step into the...
Most museums want to be more inclusive. That’s not the issue. The real question is how. Is it a matter of better programs? A more...
If you’ve ever walked into a museum and felt… underwhelmed, you’re not alone. Blame it on the walls. Or more precisely, what’s not on them....
You might think museums are in the business of collecting objects. Or maybe telling stories. But what if their most radical function—especially in a divided...
When the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) entered summer 2024 with no major special exhibition on the calendar, programming manager Anna Dilliard was presented with...
What happens when a museum opens its doors not just to audiences, but to artists in the act of creation? At the High Museum of...
Museums and galleries are supposed to be enjoyed by everyone. But there are still large groups in society who can’t access them for a variety...
What if museums could hack human psychology to create deeper, more transformative experiences? It turns out, they can—through awe. Research shows that awe not only...
Stories are universal. We all read, watch and listen to them. We all tell them. Stories are part of what makes us human. In fact,...
Representatives from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s media, editorial, learning, and curatorial departments shared their expertise on how the museum is changing the way...
If you’ve ever walked through an art museum and felt like you barely scratched the surface of what was on display, you’re not alone. Most...
In the heart of Ireland, communities are coming together to safeguard their heritage, not just for today but for generations to come. At the forefront...
Imagine walking into a museum where art literally grows before your eyes or where your actions can direct virtual water flowing through a digital landscape....
In the world of museum programming, breaking free from traditional methods to engage audiences can be a daunting task. However, Dhani Adomaitis and Brian Moore,...
Imagine strolling through gallery halls after dark, live music reverberating in the background, and a cocktail in hand. This is the magic of Museum Lates—after-hours...
What happens when you combine the intrigue of a secret society with the treasures of one of the world’s most famous museums? This was the...
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia, has redefined the way it engages with the community through its young adult focused evening events. High...
The Bowes Museum, nestled in the rural town of Barnard Castle, has long been a hub for the region’s art and history. However, with the...
MuseumNext travelled back in time with Nadia Awal and Izzy Taylor from the Black Country Living Museum to discuss the efforts the museum has taken...
The Cincinnati Museum Center, housed within the historic Union Terminal—a stunning Art Deco train station—is home to a natural history and science museum, a history...
