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Why do stories matter to museums and how can museums become better storytellers?
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,...
What Smartify’s 3 Million users tell us about the world of art in 2022
Just what are visitors doing when they visit museums and galleries? It’s a question asked by many museum professionals and one which Smartify is seeking...
Breast Cancer Awareness Exhibition says, “Do Touch the Artworks”
The Fernández Blanco Museum, in the City of Buenos Aires is hosting an interactive exhibition called “The art of self-examination”, which aims to help women...
Online After School Programs That Encourage Creativity
The State Library of New South Wales started two online after school programs during the pandemic; Art Club and Young Writer’s Club. Art Club is...
Can Schoolkids Curate Exhibitions?
Could the curators of your next exhibition be in the classrooms of your local schools? The Harley Gallery recently partnered with 3 local schools to...
Tiqets unveils free ebook to help museums level up visitor experiences
In this digital age, 89% of people use online reviews as “social proof” to help them make decisions on which museums and attractions they should...
How Museums Can Commission Creatives to Reach New Audiences
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland have been commissioning creatives to share archaeological finds in a new and interesting way. In 2020, they hired a...
How The Met Celebrates Disability Through Art
All museums and galleries agree that accessibility is important in a museum space. But it is something that is difficult to achieve. Budgets are tight,...
Creating Toddler-Inclusive Museum Experiences
Many museums provide engaging and educational activities for children, but these tend to be geared towards those age five and above. The Museum of Communication...
Overcoming Museum fatigue with Detour Guides
Museum fatigue is the term for when museum guests get overwhelmed with information and are no longer able to take in facts. It is a...
Solving a Museum’s Environmental Challenges with a Hackathon
The London Museum of Water and Steam has taken a creative approach to sustainability. Their aim is to address the climate emergency by creating a...
How Museums can livestream great hybrid events
Arts and culture institutions switched to livestreaming and virtual programming out of necessity during the pandemic. As the sector worked quickly to identify digital platforms...
In Conversation with Kati Price
As Head of Digital and Experience at the V&A, Kati Price has undoubtedly been in the thick of things during what has been an exceptional...
Music and the museum – how can exhibits inspire musical creativity?
SHHH! Museums are often thought of as being quiet spaces, for contemplation and learning. But some museums are embracing the power of music to create...
How can Museums use their collection to connect to audiences?
Storytelling is a great way to get people, both young and old, to connect with museum collections. That is certainly what the content team at...
What we can learn from Pop-Up Museums? Best practice and ideas from Instagram friendly experiences
Millennials used to seeking out the perfect selfie moment are hungry for cultural experiences that also afford them the opportunity to take great pictures for...
In conversation with Douglas Hegley
As Chief Digital Officer for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Douglas Hegley has a unique perspective on the rapidly changing museum landscape, the role of...
In conversation with: Samantha Bowen, SEND in Museums
An experienced museum professional, an educator, an inclusion campaigner, developer of the highly regarded SEND in Museums website and SEND mum; Sam Bowen is an...
Cooking history – how food inspired events can enrich museum engagement
As a new museum for food opens in Rome it’s a great time to look at how food can help museums to inspire their visitors....
Using 3D modelling to create a immersive historic recreation
Through the power of modern technology, Turku, the previous capital of Finland has been brought back to life using the power of 3D modelling and...
A Conversational AI Guide at Centre Pompidou
Conversational AI offers an opportunity for museums and galleries to serve their visitors in a new way. The Center Pompidou is a great example of...
How one Museum is expanding their digital footprint with a Metaverse approach
You may have heard buzzwords like “Metaverse” and “Web3” but what does the future of digital experiences mean for museums and galleries? The Shangri La...