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From Stodgy to Story – Glensheen’s historic transformation

In 2013, it was clear that Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate on Lake Superior was in decline—and it wasn’t just a brick and mortar problem. “Our attendance that year was at a low of …
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By Lucie B. Amundsen

Museums & Climate Change: A Global Response

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By Sarah Sutton

Gorilla Warfare: How to Handle Exhibition Errors

By David Whitemyer

The World Doesn’t Need Another Website

By Robert Stein

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar – A Few Thoughts About Risk Factors

By Ellen Endslow

Designing Exhibits for Historic Structures: 6 Things to Keep in Mind

By David Whitemyer

Seven Tips for Starting an Equitable and Inclusive Internship Program

By Ayanna Reed

Proving the Power of Place

By Erin Carlson Mast

10 Tips for First-Time Annual Meeting Attendees

By Josette Souza

Labor of Love: Revaluing Museum Work

By Emma Boast and Maddie Mott

Digital Storytelling coming to a museum near you: 3 reasons to use Lume

By Gretchen Halverson

Goldilocks data: Benefiting from the data that’s “just right” might be easier—and harder—than you think.

By Tom Shapiro
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