Museums
Recording the experience, not just the numbers
Brand, innovation, risk, and legacy are the real contributors to record-breaking audiences numbers in our galleries.
Major cultural institutions can’t afford to do their job
‘Efficiency dividends’ have sliced so much from our major cultural institutions they can't provide proper access to cultural heritage.
Has the gallery shop gone too far?
There is an argument brewing that the pendulum has swung too far in the creation of arty merchandise in our…
Visitor numbers don’t give the full picture
The numbers show that we need to find better systems for reading museum attendance and engagement.
The future of audience research
While data scientists and data visualisation may be the future of analysing research, the skill remains in talking to people.
National Trust receives largest gift in 70-year history
James Fairfax has gifted the heritage property Retford Park to the National Trust of Australia, a property with integral links…
Nine steps to boost your super
As tax time creeps up, now is the time to get your super in order and take advantage of potential…
How living museums are ‘waking up’ sleeping artefacts
Aboriginal people are reconnecting with cultural traditions through access to museum collections.
Turning your digital data into dollars
Move over crowdfunding. Emma Dunch tells us how to utilise our digital engagement to drive fundraising.
Indigenous artefacts unearthed
Thousands of Indigenous artefacts could threaten Sydney's long awaited new light rail