Museum Planning

Glossary

Museum Planning is the activity of creating documents to describe the goals of a new museum or exhibition. The objective of a Museum Plan is to create a clear and concise “road map” for the creation of the new institution and a sustainable long term museum vision. The Museum Planning blog is dedicated to providing resources for museum professionals, individuals interested in starting a museum or professionals in aligned fields interested in the latest thinking in museums, science centers and children’s museums.

“How to Start a Science Center” or 10 Steps to Designing a Science Center

“The Future of In-House Design in an Outsourcing World”

0 Comments 28 May 2013

This year I was invited to be part of a panel discussion at the 2013 American Alliance of Museums, "The Future of In-House Design in an Outsourcing World", attached is my presentation and a link to a survey about museum exhibition design and production.

Exhibition Design, FAQ, Museum Planning, Starting A New Museum

Frequently Asked Museum Questions

0 Comments 07 April 2013

Every day, I get at least a couple of emails asking questions about museums, museum planning, exhibition design or museum strategic planning. Thought I would put together a list of answers to "Frequently Asked MuseumPlanner Questions".

Fund Raising, Future of Museums, Museum Planning

How to Increase Museum Attendance

2 Comments 03 April 2013

Museums have undergone a dramatic change since 2008, resulting in significant changes in, "How to Increase Museum Attendance".

Museum Planning, LLC

What do you do?

0 Comments 12 March 2013

Every week, I receive emails asking "what do you do?" (in addition to writing the blog). The easy answer is "help kids who learn differently", but that is not a direct answer. All of the projects I will work on are for informal educational institutions (science centers, children's museums, traveling exhibitions, natural history museums and art museums). I will forever be thankful to the museums of my childhood. My work and this blog has become a passion in support informal education.

Exhibition Design, Museum Planning

Museum Exhibition Design Photos on Pinterest

0 Comments 25 February 2013

I have always taken photos of my visits to museums, now I upload the photos of museum exhibition design to Pinterest.

Exhibition Design, Exhibition Reviews

Best Museum Exhibitions of 2012

3 Comments 19 February 2013

The Best Museum Exhibitions of 2012, Including Science, History, Art and Children's Museums, showing excellence in curation, exhibition development, exhibition design and fabrication.

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Happy Holidays !

0 Comments 21 December 2012

Happy Holidays! Wishing you a happy holiday season, - Mark

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museumplanner.org had a great 2012 – Thank you all !

1 Comment 14 December 2012

Thank you all for the great 2011 for museumplanner.org ! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2013

Exhibition Design, Museum Planning

Museums are communication

2 Comments 09 December 2012

Museums are communication, it doesn't matter the topic, Art, Science or History, the role of the museum is communication and " museum voice" is paramount.

Exhibition Design, Museum Planning, Science Center

Science Center Exhibition Design – Part I

4 Comments 02 December 2012

I believe, Science Centers are the most progressive "type" of museum and their exhibition design differentiates science centers from other types of museums.

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