C&G Partners’ Post

An open letter to the American Alliance of Museums regarding their treatment of small museums. These are things I have noticed for years, but it was really made apparent at this year's annual conference. You can read the entire letter here or below: https://lnkd.in/eS8MHZGP

I would advocate for the #historyenterprise. Yes “small” museums get short shrift at AAM. The first AAM I went to in 1995 was the same when I went later. It was really for art, a totally different discipline. Small seems to mean whatever you want it to mean. I was a proud Field Services person and can tell you one full time and some part timers is a LARGE organization to many all-volunteer groups. Small is a comparative term not applicable to function. I have long advocated that museums aren’t a discipline. Museums are a delivery mechanism. History museums deliver history content, whereas art, children, zoos, etc. deliver their content. Museums simply aren’t a profession. You can argue this point but long ago I stopped believing that. The word ‘museum’ tends to be used as a catch all, but I guarantee those that work Field Services, publish history, supervise federal preservation, archaeologists, oral historians, community historians, etc. do not believe themselves part of a museum. We are all part of the history enterprise. I support Harry’s position. I would go further and say go wherever your discipline is. Your discipline will build up your organization.

That moment when you go from being the first #Accessibility Consultant on a premises slated to become a first-of-its-kind #Museum to negotiating and signing a contract with said museum as their official Access Advisor! Top of mind are: #AudioDescription and #wayfinding.

I got lost in one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Because I made a bad decision. I'd like to share the mistake I made so you can prevent it. More insights in this week's blog. Link here 🔗 linktr.ee/summitsuccess #lifelessons101 #navigatinglife #successmindset

What are the benefits of having a virtual tour for a museum? Virtual tours offer numerous benefits for museums, both for the institutions themselves and for their visitors. Embed tags and create a virtual informational tour! Check it out 👇 #museum #virtualevents

I got lost in one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Because I made a bad decision. I'd like to share the mistake I made so you can prevent it. More insights in this week's blog. Link here 🔗 linktr.ee/walthampton #lifelessons101 #navigatinglife #successmindset

Learn how Fundação Oriente is enhancing visitor experience for modern museum goers by introducing interactive technology into exhibitions: https://ow.ly/Yusm30szWNh

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Learn how Fundação Oriente is enhancing visitor experience for modern museum goers by introducing interactive technology into exhibitions: https://ow.ly/7qvc30szZH5

The latest economic impact report for the museum sector from AIM is out. Packed full of facts and insights about the independent sector. A must read if you want to make the case for museums with funders and stakeholders! https://lnkd.in/eXjv8TE9