Visitor Engagement

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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...
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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...
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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, we were struck by the diversity of elements visitors could...
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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...
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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...
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The Future of Traveling Exhibitions

At a time when many museums don't have the staff or budget for ongoing development and fabrication of in-house exhibitions, touring exhibitions have become...
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An Inclusive Checklist for Museums

To truly serve our communities, museums need to actively work towards accessibility and inclusion. The work requires an intersectional approach and attention to detail...
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Using Emotional Branding to Market Your Museum

Emotional branding is a marketing strategy that aims to create a deep, meaningful connection between a brand and its customers by appealing to their...

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