Why You Need More Teens in Your Museum
What would happen if you invited young people to take the lead in your visitor learning experience?
New research focusing on youth facilitators, i.e., college-aged...
From Museum Visitors to Stakeholders: Rethinking What Your Visitor Engagement Can...
This week's thought exercise is about creating genuine stakeholders, by which I mean creating conditions that allow people to feel a sense of belonging,...
15 Creative Museum Admission Deals and Promotions
Let’s shake things up on Museum 411 this week with a little inspiration and ideation. Free first Sundays and student deals are great but...
Engaging Older Adults: Successful Museum Programs That Combat Social Isolation and...
We’re at the point where older adults — ages 65 and up — are becoming one of the largest demographics in the U.S. By...
Celebrating 250: Creative Inspiration for U.S. Semiquincentennial Museum Programs
You're no doubt aware the United States semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, is right around the corner in 2026. For museums of all kinds, it's...
Tech Check-In: How Are Museums Using 3D Printers for Visitor Engagement...
In 2020, the Smithsonian launched Smithsonian Open Access, releasing millions of 2D and 3D images into the public domain. People can freely download 3D...
Community Engagement and Museum Advocacy: Tips for U.S. Museums From OMA
The Ohio Museums Association just completed its 13th annual Speak Up For Ohio Museums Day, a virtual event encouraging people in the community and...
Creating Successful Visitor Engagements: A Q&A With Crystal Bridges Interactive Media...
During a recent visit to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR, I was struck by the diversity of elements visitors could...
Engaging Ideas for Adult Programming at Museums
Adult programming in museums commonly defaults to lectures, symposia, films, and guided tours. These are perfectly reasonable avenues for education and engagement, but they...
Learn From a Pro: Q&A With Marissa Stern, Social Media Manager...
Social media is an essential part of museum marketing in this day and age. But the social media landscape is always changing, and for...
