Museum Management

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Top Museum Message Board Complaint: When Leadership Asks for Feedback—but Can’t...

Today we're highlighting one of the most upvoted comments in a recent r/museumpros thread that asked, "What's a pet peeve specifically related to your...
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Addressing Burnout: 5 Realistic Shifts for an Overstretched Museum Workforce

One doesn't need to inquire too deeply before realizing many in the sector are stretched thin, juggling multiple roles and navigating sometimes unforgiving constraints....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Museum Cybersecurity: Key Resources and Action Steps To Take Today

Museums of all sizes are adopting digital tools to keep up with the times and find new ways to enhance visitor experiences, preserve collections,...
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Authentic Leadership: Breaking the Cycle of Museum Politics

Peek behind the curtain of our storied institutions down to the smallest local historical societies, and you may find internal politics threatening the collaborative...
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Bolstering 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...
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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...
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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...

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