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While digital engagement is more essential than ever, museums continue to face the technological challenge, and the opportunity, of transforming how visitors interact with collections. For institutions committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and innovation, Gallery Systems’ eMuseum stands out as a […]
Hazardous objects are an unavoidable reality in many science, history, and cultural institutions. Items such as mercury thermometers, arsenic-treated taxidermy, nitrate film, and lead-glazed ceramics present material risks to staff, visitors, and other collection objects. In some museums, hazardous materials […]
Curatorial Associate, The Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University Northwestern University’s The Block Museum of Art is placing a stronger focus on its digital initiatives in a resounding response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a teaching and learning museum, the […]
Lindsey Richardson, Curator of Collections, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza houses a unique cultural collection of more than 50,000 objects related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Located on […]
Theresa Papanikolas, Curator of European and American Art, Honolulu Museum of Art The Honolulu Museum of Art houses a collection of 50,000 works spanning 5,000 years in a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility. Their collection features African art, Asian art, textiles, and […]
Brigham Young University Museum of Art Takes DIY to the Next Level The do-it-yourself craze isn’t just for weekend hobbyists as John Adams, Head of Fabrication at Brigham Young University Museum of Art, can attest. Over a decade ago, the […]
A Look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Cooper Hewitt's Digital Initiatives Museums as media companies? It may seem like a bit of a stretch, but as museums reposition themselves for our new digital age they are becoming more […]
Using Collections Management Software to Produce an Ambitious Catalogue Raisonné The Richard Diebenkorn Foundation, in Berkeley, California, is working on a project to compile a catalogue raisonné of the paintings and works on paper by American artist Richard Diebenkorn. Among […]
