Understanding the True State of Museums: An Insider’s PerspectiveAs a museum professional with over thirty years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the misconceptions surrounding our field. It’s time…Aug 22Aug 22
Visitor CentersThis is a multi-part article about visitor centers. Part 1 defines visitor centers and explains their use. Part 2 discusses the components…Jan 21Jan 21
The New Museum “Normal”Today, while waiting in line for coffee, I struck up a conversation with the person next to me. When he asked about my profession, I shared…Dec 23, 2023Dec 23, 2023
Yesterday I visited POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and thinking of the Museum when I…"Museums, in light of current events and global challenges, have a vital role to play. By upholding the highest standards of integrity and…Oct 31, 2023Oct 31, 2023
Museum Integrity“Museum integrity” refers to the principles and practices that ensure museums operate with honesty, transparency, and authenticity. It…Oct 31, 20231Oct 31, 20231
Museums Require Civil SocietyI just came back from the supermarket. At the supermarket, a woman was having a very loud conversation. Her hair covered her ears, so you…Sep 17, 2023Sep 17, 2023
The context of museums in the United StatesMuseums in the U.S. serve as mirrors to the nation’s multifaceted identity, reflecting its historical, cultural, and sociopolitical…Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023