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The global museum landscape is still recovering from the blows dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic. While visitor numbers are on the rise, a new survey reveals they haven't quite reached pre-pandemic levels yet. This article dives into the details, exploring how museums around the world are faring and which ones are experiencing a faster rebound. https://lnkd.in/e_fVAqKj

“Although the capital is well served by national museums, they are mainly located in the centre of the city and serve a national and international audience, whereas the Local Authority museums are mainly in the outer boroughs and are usually conceived as a service for the neighbourhood.” What comes as such a startling result of these nationwide museum closures is that local neighbourhoods and communities are suffering at the hands of larger, income-based sites. Mapping Museums Lab indicates that museum attendance has increased since the Millenium, yet many museums (especially smaller, local ones) are being left behind, viewed as an unnecessary expense against larger cultural venues. However, local communities can attest to the impacts of these museum closures and are largely ignored.  I hope that, for the future of the museum industry in the UK, leadership must extend support to—rather than neglect—local historical venues that continue to provide an invaluable service to their local communities. 

Are there any factors related to adopting virtual museums? "Factors Determining Whether an Art Museum Will Offer Virtual Content: An Empirical Study in South Korea," has been published in Volume 40, Issue 6 of the International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, within the special issue on Advanced Interaction in Cultural Heritage. This study began during my first semester of graduate school. With a background in art and design and a particular interest in museums, I aimed to combine my two interests—art museums and the media industry—through this research. Though there are still limitations, this piece is meaningful to me as it is the first paper published in my scholarly journey. The study includes a definition of virtual museums. If you are exploring virtual museums, it will be a good starting point. Plus, the results show that the presence of collection information, the size of the collection, and the exhibition space’s size are all positively related to the presence of virtual content, based on a quantitative analysis. You can find more details from the article. https://lnkd.in/eiZftuq4 I would like to thank my adviser, Professor Kim, for his invaluable guidance and support in the completion of this publication. Additionally, I extend my gratitude to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, South Korea, for allowing me to include their virtual exhibition image in my paper.

An interesting article.

“…How can museums leverage people counting solutions to increase their visitor numbers? How can they attract new visitors, ensure the satisfaction of the visitors they do attract, and simultaneously reduce their costs? To address these pertinent questions, we’ll delve deeper into the topic in the following content.” Check out our latest blog post where we present our solutions for museums: https://bit.ly/49mZLpx #Museums #PeopleCounting #VisitorCount #VisitorAnalytics #Nano

An interesting article which looks at data regarding repeat visitation at museums. Many visitors listed their number one interest in returning to a museum would be to "see something new". I think this perspective gives a lot of backing to the importance of why museums should invest in constant rotation of permanent collection displays and continuous acquisition of new diverse works with modern relevancy.

We've all heard of 'weird museums', but have you really learned about them? Each of these weird museums have a powerful story behind their creation and existence. Read the article in the link below, published by SMART Official to know more! #weirdmuseums #oddmuseums #weirdmusemsaroundtheworld #museumsaroundtheworld

How is the museum field transforming? Longtime consultant and writer András Szántó calls it a "software upgrade." As museums adapt to new challenges, they're redefining their roles, embracing innovation, and shifting towards more inclusive and engaging experiences. Explore his insights from interviews with global museum leaders and what this reinvention means for the future of the field in this Q&A. https://lnkd.in/eU6Nj_4k

Museum visitation data has been a hot topic since Covid. How far it dipped, how many institutions big and small went under, and when will we return to pre-pandemic levels? This is one of the most recent reports I've seen and presents the first actually-kind-of-nearly-bright outlooks. With summer coming things could bump up even more :) Granted the survey looks at only the "top" 100 museums, but the outlook bodes well for smaller institutions. #museums #visitation #museumattendance https://lnkd.in/g8dZWMRg

Regardless of your role within the museum, it is important to understand the museum budget, how it is made, and how it affects your work - learn the basics for how to evaluate the museum operating budget. #museum #museums #musetech #museumlife