Exhibition making is a creative process and as such, there are thankfully no absolute rules as to what can make a project soar or slump. However, over the 10 years plus that I have been working in the field, there are some personal observations that I have made that I […]

The London Museum of Water and Steam has taken a creative approach to sustainability. Their aim is to address the climate emergency by creating a carbon zero museum. The museum poses some unique challenges, being a Heritage site. It is dispersed across 17 buildings, many of which are not properly […]

Led by Art Fund and supported by Arts Council England, it is the largest ever initiative of its kind to bring together the museum community. The Wild Escape will encourage children to create wildlife artworks based on animals featured in the museum collections – artworks which will then be brought […]

When the Berlin Wall was demolished in 1990, it become a symbol of a new era for Germany and renewed relations between the East and the West. While much of the remembrance and commemoration of the border regime has centred around museums, memorials and monuments in Berlin, The Berlin Wall […]

Millennials used to seeking out the perfect selfie moment are hungry for cultural experiences that also afford them the opportunity to take great pictures for their Instagram feed. Although some may scoff at the idea of this self-centred approach, it really misses the point. Instagram has changed the cultural landscape […]

How are cultural institutions able to make visitors feel better about themselves? The benefits of visiting a museum or gallery, be it in person or online, go far beyond simply providing knowledge. Museums and other cultural venues have the capability to provide a feeling of value and self-worth to their […]

Arts and culture institutions switched to livestreaming and virtual programming out of necessity during the pandemic.  As the sector worked quickly to identify digital platforms and content that resonated with audiences, a great deal of learning has taken place over the past two years to inform a range of new […]

Although there are undoubtedly some museums and visitor attractions that are continuing to suffer from lower-than-usual visitor numbers since the pandemic struck, there is still plenty of investment in the museum sector today. This can be seen most clearly in the number of high-profile museums and galleries that are scheduled […]

MuseumNext caught up with Manchester Museum Director, Esme Ward, to find out more about what museumgoers can expect from the hello future transformation project in 2023 and why health, wellbeing, inclusivity and accessibility lie at the heart of the museum’s future plans.