Important new article from Dr. Lynn Uyen Tran and Dr. Preeti Gupta, "Rebuilding Our Teams to Be Critically Conscious in Our Educational Work" https://bit.ly/3n4mJgv

Also, check out our #MuseumFAQ YouTube conversation: https://youtu.be/I2VIe0Fo7VQ

In this #MuseumFAQ video, join museum learning and teaching consultant Sonnet Takahisa for a fun and informative conversation about connecting to communities, collections, and your own creative spark.

https://youtu.be/lfx4_iZYKfg

Join Jill Fruchter and Allegra Burnette for an engaging and informative #MuseumFAQ conversation about how data and research can provide better experiences for people interacting with your organization.

https://youtu.be/KyhN0HJ8aJk

Museum FAQ Switcheroo! Eric Siegel turns the tables on #MuseumFAQ host Paul Orselli by interviewing him! Topics on the table include the Exhibits Cheapbooks, prototyping, and great creative partnerships.

https://youtu.be/q9GioACjYgU

Seizing the Moment -- for this #MuseumFAQ video conversation, museum thought leaders Ken Yellis and Avi Decter share ideas about "next practice" from their recent manifesto.

https://youtu.be/S7BvqGN0N-I

Join Ashanti Davis, Exhibitions Manager at the Fleet Science Center, for a timely #MuseumFAQ conversation about what each of us can do to make museums better.

https://youtu.be/qHQJTw_q10o

In the latest #MuseumFAQ video conversation, Eric Siegel shares some great tips and techniques for making your "edgy" project ideas actually happen!

https://youtu.be/3tWmNVB26Nc

I really enjoyed this #MuseumFAQ​ video conversation with Steven Rosen, President and Creative Director at Available Light. I learned a lot about museum exhibit lighting design, and I'm sure you will, too!

https://youtu.be/e8XSa7jNncI

Join Michelle Moon, CEO of Saltworks Interpretive Services, for an engaging and thoughtful #MuseumFAQ conversation about shifting to different ways of museum management.

https://youtu.be/m4lf1NYOLmo

A great #MuseumFAQ conversation with Chip Lindsey, Senior Director of Education at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. We discuss how museums can build better platforms for stronger partnerships.

https://youtu.be/5V2HyTdj_aA

In this #MuseumFAQ video, join Steve Pizzey for a lively conversation about how to create science experiences outside of museums.

In addition to helping viewers think "outside the museum box" you'll also learn why your brain is like a lava lamp!

https://youtu.be/4d5cPU4SAhg

How can small museums make bigger impacts? Join Museum Coach Jason Illari in this #MuseumFAQ conversation about how small museums can make big impacts in their communities. Jason shares great ideas drawing from his own experiences leading small museums.

https://youtu.be/4itsYlDm9RQ

Dr. Preeti Gupta and Dr. Lynn Tran share their thoughts about ways to expand and improve Professional Learning in this #MuseumFAQ video. Learn what Preeti and Lynn's research uncovers about building more equitable and compassionate museum environments.

https://youtu.be/I2VIe0Fo7VQ

How can we shift from the notion of "Sense of Place" to instead finding the "Spirit of Place" in our museum and cultural heritage projects? In this #MuseumFAQ video, join Interpretive Planner Matt Kirchman for a thoughtful conversation.

https://youtu.be/8v4ALEiOOuM

Join Kathy Krafft, Exhibitions Curator from Sciencenter in Ithaca NY, for a fast-paced #MuseumFAQ video jam-packed with lots of great practical "nuts and bolts" tips and tricks for creating (and maintaining!) museum exhibits!

https://youtu.be/TinoNCuzI5U

This #MuseumFAQ​ video conversation with Dr. Stuart Kohlhagen (aka The Science Nomad) really stuck with me -- in a good way! Stuart brought forward some great approaches for getting museums ACTING (instead of just TALKING) on creating value and impact.

https://youtu.be/Y3XPyUmUYxQ

This quote from James Clear reminded me of my #MuseumFAQ conversation with Kathy McLean:

"If you never copy best practices, you’ll have to repeat all the mistakes yourself. If you only copy best practices, you’ll always be one step behind the leaders."

https://youtu.be/glh1XrASuls

The latest #MuseumFAQ YouTube episode features a lively conversation with Kathy McLean about "next" practices for museums instead of "best" practices. We touched on ways to redefine values, roles, processes, and relationships in and around museums.

https://youtu.be/glh1XrASuls

In this #MuseumFAQ video conversation, I was happy to speak with museum educator and cultural organizer, Paula Santos, about advocating for museum workers.

Congrats to Paula for also recently being named to the 50 Museum Influencer List by Blooloop!

https://youtu.be/wGXoWub4Bvw

On this #MuseumFAQ video, join Michael Burns, founder of the Omnimuseum Project as we discuss the "FREE THE MUSEUM" project and ways museums can leave their buildings behind.

https://youtu.be/A2hbbHtM43w

I really enjoyed this #MuseumFAQ conversation with Jessica Strick, Lead Exhibit Developer at the Exploratorium!

We discussed what has changed (and what hasn't!) in Museum Exhibit Development over the past 20 years or so.

https://youtu.be/0UxQQn9vNxc

I recently had the chance to speak with Jeanne Vergeront on my #MuseumFAQ YouTube series about finding the balance between planning and chance.

Even though I've recorded dozens of video conversations over the past few months, this is one of my favorites!
https://youtu.be/ukTYLlSBzwI

Congratulations to Mikko Myllykoski, the new CEO at Heureka, the Finnish Science Center!

Here's a great #MuseumFAQ video conversation we had recently.

https://youtu.be/4z6fNbwXgUY

Museum Educator Meera Jagroop shares some great tips on how to share nature and outdoor experiences with visitors in the latest #MuseumFAQ video.

https://youtu.be/zXA5qCWOr5E

In this latest #MuseumFAQ conversation, Joe Cook,
Exhibit Developer at Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions in Germany, shares thoughts about how we can move past the idea of "touchless" museums.

https://youtu.be/qfDmn3zxhxA

Join Dr. Leslie Bedford, master museum teacher and writer, for a fun and informative #MuseumFAQ conversation on how we can find the "magic" in museums through our professional practice.

https://youtu.be/59KePoS-NL0

In this engaging #MuseumFAQ video conversation, exhibit designer and artist Jason Jay Stevens shares how we might find a level of comfort in uncertainty by sharing his current approaches to working with communities, museums, and artists.

https://youtu.be/Yd2sygjFMkw

#MuseumFAQ -- Where to Now, Museums?

One of the Museum World's great thinkers, Ed Rodley, shares some ideas about where museums could go next -- and how they could get there!

https://youtu.be/vGEVC0E9ZCo

What happens when you can't prototype or test museum projects in person? Artist and Experience Developer Maria Mortati shares some approaches based on her recent work in this fun and informative #MuseumFAQ video.

https://youtu.be/0QFlh0sz26k

In the latest #MuseumFAQ video, David Wells, Director of Maker Programming at NYSCI, shares specific ways to develop a "Maker Mindset" at your museum, and how this approach can help both visitors AND staff become better creative problem solvers.

https://youtu.be/JExRfBtyUug