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How Cutty Sark Built a Location-Aware Soundscape
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...
How Edinburgh’s Heritage Collections Developed Prison Learning Programmes
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… The University of Edinburgh’s Heritage Collections team is demonstrating the power of museums and archives to develop...
Six Museum Audio Tour Ideas and What They Require
Museum audio can do several different jobs: create atmosphere, help visitors choose what to see, describe an artwork or lead a branching story. The best...
Revolutionizing Museums: How AI-Driven Data Analysis Is Changing the Game
In the ever-evolving world of museums, harnessing technology has become essential for enhancing visitor experiences, streamlining operations, and preserving collections. One groundbreaking approach reshaping the...
How Museums Can Use ChatGPT to Transform Their Operations in 2025
Museums have always faced the challenge of limited resources, with more to do than ever seems possible. For example, the British Museum has a collection...
Making Museums Accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors
Museums have a duty to cater to people with a wide range of needs and this includes visually impaired people. This is not a small...
Slow-Looking as a Path to Mental Health Recovery at Frederiksberg Museums
Imagine stepping into a serene, art-filled museum space after a long struggle with mental illness. You are guided gently to observe an artwork’s colours, textures,...
Sheffield Museums’ Community-Centred Programming: A Model for Well-Being and Inclusion
Sheffield Museums has established itself as a leader in community engagement through innovative programmes designed to support well-being, inclusion, and creativity. With six sites housing...
How the National Maritime Museum and Willow Dene Celebrated SEND Creativity
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… At the heart of museum education lies the potential to create inclusive, transformative experiences. The 2022–23 collaboration...
How the Taubman Museum of Art’s Happy Hearts Programme is Transforming Lives Through Art
In 2022, the Taubman Museum of Art launched a groundbreaking initiative, the Happy HeARTs Programme, with the support of a three-year grant. This innovative programme was...
Artie, The Tour Robot: Best Practices in Blending Art, Technology, and Healthcare
At The Ringling in Sarasota, Florida, a groundbreaking initiative is reshaping how museums engage with their communities and extend the benefits of art beyond their...
Reunion: How a Museum Became Singapore’s Most Unexpected Wellness Hub for Seniors
Museums have long been recognized as spaces of connection, discovery, and reflection. The National Museum of Singapore is amplifying that role with Reunion, a groundbreaking...
Planning Less Intrusive Digital Experiences in Museums
This article began as a forecast of museum technology for 2025. Its useful planning question remains how digital services can support a visit without adding...
How to Write a CPD Plan for Museum Professionals
In the ever-evolving world of museums, continuous professional development is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re an emerging museum professional or a seasoned...
How Micro-Influencers Can Turn Museum Visitors into Brand Ambassadors
What if the most powerful voice for your museum wasn’t a celebrity, but a local parent sharing their weekend visit on Instagram? Micro-influencers have quietly...
How Auckland Museum Built Membership During the Pandemic
Launching a new initiative is never easy, but doing so during a global pandemic is an entirely different challenge. Christiane Pracht, Membership Manager at Auckland...
How Nationalmuseum Built a Donor Circle for Conservation
How do you bring forgotten masterpieces back to life? For Sweden’s National Museum in Stockholm, the answer lies in an innovative donor initiative that bridges...
Colouring the Future: How the National Trust Is Championing South Asian Narratives
How can heritage organisations stay relevant in an increasingly diverse society? The National Trust, founded in 1895, is embarking on a bold journey to reimagine...
How the Tank Museum Turned Online Fandom into Income
Is traditional philanthropy enough for museums to thrive in the modern era? At the Tank Museum in Dorset, the answer lies in a bold shift...
How Museums Can Thrive in the Creator Economy: Lessons from Haydn Corrodus
Museums can develop their own publishing practice and work with creators whose communities connect with their mission. Each route needs a plan for people, production...
Mastering Exhibition Marketing with Creative Community Engagement
When the High Museum of Art in Atlanta launched Dutch Art in a Global Age in spring 2024, they faced a marketing challenge: how to...
What Makes a Great Museum Label?
The best museum labels do more than provide information. A great museum label takes its reader on a revelatory journey, reframing perceptions along the way...
Eco-Friendly Museum Practices: How Cultural Institutions Are Embracing Sustainability
As the climate crisis intensifies, museums are stepping up as sustainability leaders. They’re reducing carbon footprints, rethinking exhibition design, and adopting environmentally conscious business models....
