Proving the Value of Cultural Investment
As Museum Advocacy Day approaches, and in light of a potential funding crisis on the horizon, we find ourselves thinking about the art of...
What U.S. Museums Can Learn From the UK’s £8 Billion Cultural...
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...
Federal Funding Freeze Shakes Museums: What You Need to Know
Last week was a whirlwind. A sudden freeze on federal funding, coupled with major museums acting on new executive orders, has left folks reeling....
Museum Cybersecurity: Key Resources and Action Steps To Take Today
Museums of all sizes are adopting digital tools with increased frequency and scope. It's about keeping up with the times and looking for new...
Authentic Leadership: Breaking the Cycle of Museum Politics
From storied institutions to the smallest local historical societies, museums are our precious hubs of culture and education. But peek behind the curtain, and...
Harnessing Volunteer Potential in Museums
Volunteers play a special role in helping museums connect to their communities. Before we explore the role of volunteers at museums lately, let's talk...
Collaborative Curation: Resources for Exhibition Development Through Community Partnerships
Today we're taking a closer look at an emerging practice in curation and sharing resources on its implementation.
At its core, collaborative curation involves curators...
Work Smarter: 18 Free Toolkits for Museums
We love expert guidance and actionable steps that help save precious time on research. Even if you're not starting a new initiative, toolkits can...
Where To Find Online Discussion Boards for Museum Professionals
A new paper in Curator: The Museum Journal shines a spotlight on r/MuseumPros, the 28,000-strong community on Reddit for people working in the sector....
Redefining Climate Messaging at Museums: Insights From New Research
We know that many museums view themselves as agents of change and advocates for a sustainable future. But climate messaging (and most public discourse)...
