Museum stories

Lighting up the iconic Niagara Parks Power Station

Historic venue has been transformed with new visitor experiences & immersive nighttime show

11th Jan 2022 Museum technology

Digital brings people together at the National Gallery of Art in Washington

The museum's chief digital officer, Nick Sharp, talks digital strategy and the importance of an authentic voice

7th Jan 2022 Museum technology

Community, connection and activism at the National Museum of African Art

New director Ngaire Blankenberg on challenges, strategies and priorities in her new role.

5th Jan 2022 Museum management

The ICA San Francisco: a new type of museum

The Institute of Contemporary Art San Fransisco will make art more accessible, says its founding director

15th Dec 2021 Museum management

The smell of success: how scent became the must-have interpretative tool

After visiting a multi-sensory experience at Chiswick House, Rachel Mackay explores how museums and heritage sites have used scent to create immersive visitor experiences

14th Dec 2021 Museum design

Exhibits, objects and emotion: can museums change behaviour?

Rachel Mackay explores how design choices in object display and exhibition design can create emotional impact and even change attitudes

7th Dec 2021 Exhibit design

One company, endless possibilities: a full guest experience with RWS Entertainment Group & JRA

The acquisition will provide a one-stop-shop for the attractions industry, say Ryan Stana and Keith James

2nd Dec 2021 Attractions business

Celebrating a rich sporting history at The R&A World Golf Museum

Following a redevelopment & rebrand, the St Andrews-based museum opened again this summer

30th Nov 2021 Museum design