Craig Middleton

Craig Middleton (he/him) is a curator and creative producer. He has a passion for developing cultural collections that are diverse, inclusive and future focussed.

His research and practice explore how collections, exhibitions, programming and digital engagement in museums can spark change and expand worldviews. He is a widely published author, including co-author of ‘Queering the Museum’ (Routledge, 2019) and ‘Collecting Social Media in Museums’ (Routledge, 2025).

Craig has worked in State and National cultural institutions in Australia, including at the National Museum of Australia.

Craig Middleton will be speaking at the Digital Collections Summit 2026 :

Collecting Social Media in Museums: saving selfies for the future

Collecting social media in museums acknowledges the profound cultural impact of digital and online cultures on how people connect, create, and express themselves. Try imagining our era without hashtags, viral videos, or online activism. It would be like studying the Renaissance without its art. In this presentation we will explore the challenges social media poses for museums and outline practical ways institutions can begin collecting it.