The American Computer and Robotics Museum is the oldest continuously operating museum of its kind, where visitors can explore displays and artifacts from the first written word to quantum computing. Here, you will see news footage from 1961 of President John Kennedy issuing his challenge to the nation to land a man […]

“One of the great things about the museum is that we’re always connecting people to inspiring science. We want people to come through each and every day and learn something, be inspired by science, and then go out and actively help protect nature and help protect the environment.”

The 4 Issues That Will Guide the Future of Museums Visitors, in line with the general population at large, are incredibly tech-savvy and very plugged into the digital world. They are able to easily access a vast array of information and entertainment without ever having to step foot outside of their […]

Digital technology transformed our world in ways we would not even imagine a decade ago. Over the past decade, organizations from every industry dealt with the increasing digital expectation of their patrons, trustees, and donors, and museums are no different. Museums around the world made strides to implement technology into […]

A new generation of accessible museums is opening the door to people who may find access challenging. They are doing this by using technology in a range of innovative ways. This means that many are now providing a service to visitors with visual or hearing impairments, people with dementia and more.

They say art is a reflection of society, and if today’s tendency to resort to digital solutions is any indication, then art as we know it is bringing its disruptive nature to the digital world. It wouldn’t be surprising to see tech-related artwork, from Instagram pieces to a collage of selfies, in […]

In an art market that commands more than $150 million for an Amedeo Modigliani, or more than $90 million for a David Hockney—a living artist—how can even the most well-endowed museum compete? “Museums can’t afford that. They can’t come up with that kind of money,” says prominent art collector J. […]

149 million Chinese tourists traveled internationally in 2018. Those affluent shoppers represent a large sales opportunity for retailers, travel services and tourist destinations that know how to leverage the mobile apps that are embedded in everyday life in China.

In the ongoing quest to stay relevant in a world dominated by digital natives, just about every major museum has rolled out some form of interactive technology within its program. We’ve seen numerous apps, playful touchscreens, and VR-aided exhibitions. Some museums are even replacing their docents with robots. One, Florida’s Salvador […]

Charlotte Sexton and Elena Lagoudi on how the use of mobile technologies and their ability to engage audiences, whether within the gallery walls or beyond, are hot topics for cultural organisations at the moment. Early adopters like The National Gallery, London, have been exploring the potential benefits and pitfalls of […]