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New Route to Market for Museums

Culture 24, in partnership with gift experience providers Activity Superstore, are busy putting together a brand new range of experiences which will give people the chance to gain exclusive access to museums and cultural experiences. Aimed at families, adults and… Read more

Stonehenge – returning the stones to a natural landscape

After years of planning, English Heritage has nearly completed the works aimed at transforming the visitor experience at Stonehenge. With an improved landscape setting, a new exhibition and visitor centre and interpretation displays to engage and inspire visitors, the new… Read more

Using Interactives in Museums

Advisor spoke to three organisations about how they plan and use interactivity in their galleries and exhibitions. From encouraging families to enjoy museums together through simple mechanical interactives, to keeping up with the technology that people now carry in their… Read more

Georgian Simplicity Revealed

The Museum of Methodism and John Wesley’s House, the house in which Wesley lived between 1778 until his death in 1791, explore the story of Methodism from its origins in the 18th century to the present day. The museum re-opened… Read more

A New Museum for Castleford

People in Castleford have aspired to a museum of their own for over 50 years, and in December 2013 those wishes were at last fulfilled when the new Castleford Forum Library and Museum opened. Dave Evans, Museum Curatorial & Collections… Read more

Crowdfunding – two institutions, one goal

The arts community is currently one of the hottest areas of crowdfunding activity. Advisor spoke to two different institutions to see how they have used crowdfunding. One is funding a permanent gallery, one a temporary art installation. Is this a… Read more

Re-design of the Benjamin Franklin Museum

Situated in the Independence National Park in Philadelphia, the Benjamin Franklin Museum has been completely re-designed 36 years after it first opened. The National Park Service maintain the building envelope and site, but a number of partners and sponsors including… Read more

Museums + Heritage Awards 2014

The clock is ticking on the submissions deadline for the 2014 Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence. An absolute highlight of the year, more than 300 sector professionals will be celebrating the impressive achievements of museums and heritage visitor attractions… Read more

Treasures of the Walt Disney Archive at MSI Chicago

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) has opened the latest in a series of exhibitions focusing on entertainment greats. Jeff Buonomo explains how they worked with D23, the official Disney Fan Club to access the Disney archives for… Read more

Revamping the Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft

Founded in 1985, the Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft has recently undergone a spectacular revamp and now includes new galleries, a dedicated learning space, research space, a shop and a cafe. Director Hilary Williams told Advisor about the project… Read more