Museum 411

As Museum Advocacy Day approaches, and in light of a potential funding crisis on the horizon, we find ourselves thinking about the art of persuasion and how successful museum advocacy and fundraising go hand in hand. The most effective messages work for both. Today, let's explore how your museum can...

A recent UK government-backed study has put hard numbers to the concept of cultural engagement as a measurable public good. According to research commissioned by the UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the health and well-being benefits of engaging with culture through museums, galleries, or heritage sites, for...

Last week was a whirlwind. A sudden freeze on federal funding, coupled with major museums acting on new executive orders, has left folks reeling. The uncertainty in the sector is palpable: What does this mean going forward? While we don’t have all the answers yet, here’s an overview of what...