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What is Promptography, and Should Museums Exhibit It?
In 2023, a striking, dreamlike image captured the world’s attention by winning first place in a prestigious photography competition. But this remarkable picture had a...
How Cambridge Museums Took Climate Conversations into Community Spaces
What happens when you move a museum exhibition from the safety of a gallery into a shopping centre, a church hall, or a public park?...
Game On: The Playful Revolution Transforming Museums
Not long ago, “play” was a four-letter word in the hushed halls of museums. Curators fretted that games and frivolity would cheapen their sanctuaries of...
How Can the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Shape Your Museum’s Future?
Sustainability is no longer an optional extra for museums — it’s a responsibility. But how do you turn global ambitions, like the United Nations Sustainable...
Nature Journaling at Birmingham Museum of Art
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… At the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA), a creative and scalable outdoor program is helping visitors rediscover...
Why Your Museum Should Host a Repair Café
A Repair Café is a community event where people bring broken items—such as electronics, clothes, furniture, and bicycles—to be repaired for free by volunteer experts....
Reducing Exhibition Waste Through Reuse and Design
A growing number of cultural institutions are asking, “How can we do better?” and turning to zero-waste strategies for answers. The Discrepancy Behind the Scenes...
Museum in Your Care Home: The Unlikely Intersection of Culture and Care
Imagine you’re in a care home. Days blend together. Conversations, when they happen, feel repetitive. The outside world feels distant. Imagine a museum coming to...
Museums and Mental Health : A Mindful Photography Project for Young People
At the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) in England, a unique initiative is harnessing the power of photography to support young people’s...
Why Awe is the Secret Weapon for Museum Engagement
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...
What Happens When You Combine Dance, Museum Collections, and Parkinson’s?
Museum professionals know that collections can be a gateways to connection, creativity, and even healing. But what happens when those objects inspire something unexpected, like...
Visual Thinking Strategies for Healthcare Professionals at an Art Museum
Museums are increasingly demonstrating their value beyond traditional cultural spaces, finding new ways to engage diverse audiences and contribute to professional development across sectors. A...
How the V&A is Transforming Accessibility for Dementia-Friendly Museum Experiences
The Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington is setting an inspiring precedent for how museums can support people living with dementia. In a recent...
Why Sustainability and Inclusivity Are Big Business for Museums
Think about the last time you left a museum. You wandered through exhibits showcasing human ingenuity, culture, and history. Then, as you exited, you probably...
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 is Active Ageing and how can Museums help?
People are now living longer than ever before. The average life expectancy around the globe is rising year on year. Although it is levelling off...
Loneliness and Social Isolation – How Can Museums Help?
The issue of loneliness has been making headlines in recent years. More and more people are feeling isolated and alone. In fact, a recent study...
Museums as Heatwave Refuges: Opportunities and Limits
When you think of the effects of climate change, you probably picture extreme weather, melting glaciers and wildfires. But here’s a twist: climate change might...
Paws and Patrons: How Museums Can Welcome Pet Owners
What do Airbnb, Instagram, and your local museum have in common? Potentially, a growing audience of dog lovers who can’t bear to leave their furry...
Thrill-Seeking at the Museum: Embracing the ‘Bravecation’ Boom
Travel habits are changing, and many people want exciting, hands-on experiences wherever they go. Museums have long opened doors to different worlds, and there is...
Bringing Memories to Life with Artificial Intelligence
Synthetic Memories is a creative project that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bring personal memories to life, especially those without photos or videos. By turning...
The Green Museum Project Turning Forgotten Spaces into Wildlife Havens
Over the past three years, National Museums Northern Ireland (NI) has embarked on an exciting project called “Explore: Urban Nature,” designed to engage young people,...
