The Language that We Use in Museums Matters
For many years, the language and rhetoric that museums use to refer to people has been a topic of discussion. It’s part of a larger conversation happening in our society as people have become...
by Nicole Ackman · Published July 27, 2021
For many years, the language and rhetoric that museums use to refer to people has been a topic of discussion. It’s part of a larger conversation happening in our society as people have become...
by Nicole Ackman · Published June 3, 2021 · Last modified June 4, 2021
Nontraditional exhibits are certainly not new. But with many museums closed or operating at reduced capacity because of the pandemic, they have become more vital than ever. Over the past year, museum professionals have...
by Nicole Ackman · Published March 11, 2021 · Last modified April 23, 2021
Every March the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia celebrate Women’s History Month. It’s a month to recognize the lives and achievements of women and it coincides with International Women’s Day on March 8....
by Nicole Ackman · Published February 26, 2021 · Last modified March 12, 2021
Museums have evolved during the past twelve months. Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, an extraordinary number of museums have temporarily shut their doors and have had to find a way to meet their...
by Nicole Ackman · Published February 18, 2021 · Last modified April 23, 2021
Since February marks Black History Month in the United States and Canada, we wanted to share some exhibitions that specifically highlight the history and art of Black Americans (and Canadians). Also known as African...
by Nicole Ackman · Published January 6, 2021 · Last modified March 12, 2021
As we turn the page on 2020, if we had to single out one theme that has emerged most consistently from all of the conversations we have had with museum professionals, it would be...