Date of Award
5-12-2023
Document Type
Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAED) in Art Education
Department
Art & Design
Instructor
Dr. Ross Schlemmer
Program Advisor
Dr. Christopher M. Strickland
Keywords
Museums, Museum Education, Art Education
Abstract/Description
This study researches how museums adapt to changing technologies as well as opportunities to retain their audience and visitors while finding new best practices to help in their survival as an institution. It examines how different museums in the United States predict the trajectory of their museum will continue forwards through the different offerings they provide. This study explores how technology and social media, modern exhibitions and initiatives, community outreach and campaigns, and more contribute to the museums’ continuation in the current industry landscape. I examine these ideas through interviewing art museum educators at institutions around the US, examining the materials and presence they put up online, and by taking online reviews by the community into consideration. Museums are being forced to adapt and become the future of modern educational institutions and understanding how this happens can lead to greater success in the future.
Recommended Citation
Holmes, Sophia, "A New Museum Experience: Survival and Best Practices" (2023). Art 895 Research Papers. 14.
https://openspaces.unk.edu/art-etd-895/14