Maintaining a thorough and comprehensive object handling guideline is important to the maintenance of any museum. Not only can artifacts and exhibits be costly, they’re also treasured pieces of history, art, and culture that should be protected and preserved. A comprehensive museum object handling guideline should...
Customer service, in any industry, is nearly as important as the quality of the product or experience that an organization is offering. This is especially true for museums where guests are expected to spend up to several hours in a confined space. If visitors aren’t comfortable...
Even when it comes to setting up an exhibit, there’s a lot of truth to the saying, “It’s now what you do but how you do it.” If you have an impressive exhibit or exciting new find in a specific field, it won’t amount to much...
The enriching experience of a day at a museum, surrounded by inspiring exhibits and artifacts, can resonate with someone throughout their entire life. It may inspire some so much that they decide to take on the task of directing, curating, or working in a museum. Since...
One of the most fun and interactive ways to keep up with advancements in science and technology is by visiting one of the United State’s top science museums. Science museums are a great way to learn, engage, and connect with both the science world and your...
A focused mission statement is the heart and foundation for any museum. It should provide your guests, employees, administrators, and board with a clear idea of your values and what your goals are as an institution. For some museums, their mission statement is about serving the...
Regardless of how interactive, educational, and engaging your exhibits are, your efforts may be to no avail if can’t get visitors through your doors. This is especially true in a time when the industry is saturated and museums across the country are seeing decreases in...
As nonprofit institutions, museums rely on fundraising to help expand, develop, and maintain their exhibitions and galleries. But what kind of museum fundraising plans and strategies should museums utilize to create the most effective fundraising campaign? Unfortunately, there isn’t a catch-all strategy to museum fundraising. Each...
What do all museums have in common? They want to build perennial visitors and long-term memberships. Why is it such a difficult goal to achieve? The expense and hassle of signing up for a membership can be off-putting to some guests, especially when they aren’t aware...
While some museums have looked at technology with a skeptical and weary eye, others are embracing the shift and are creating unique experiences that encourage a young and emerging generation of museum-goers. For those institutions more open and willing to experiment with the role of technology...