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The Climate Communication and Museum Professionals (C-CAMP) program is seeking five museums or cultural institutions to join a one-year inter-institutional professional development training activity for museum staff to take action on climate change through developing climate education engagement programs, exhibits, or initiatives that serve their institutions and their communities. C-CAMP involves a 3-member institutional team committed to developing a new climate action initiative and centering climate justice and community partnerships—and support from an executive leader. This program, which will run April 2025–2026 is led by Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, The Wild Center, and Climate Generation and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. https://lnkd.in/ge-CmJaD

Imagine a museum where walls come alive, mysteries unfold, and learning becomes an adventure!     At the Museum of Solutions, we didn't just build exhibits – we crafted portals of discovery. Where kids dive into marine ecosystems with a touch, unravel water conservation secrets, and transform problem-solving into a heart-racing treasure hunt.    17 exhibits. Endless curiosity. Zero boring moments.    We turned education into an immersive playground where every interaction tells a story, every touch sparks a revelation.    This isn't just a museum. It's a launchpad for young explorers. #MuseumofSolutions #InnovateAndInspire #InteractiveExperience #CreativeSolutions #TechInnovation

#Museums bring history, art, and science to life, offering learning experiences. Shouldn’t schools use them as essential teaching tools? And for #outstation trips, why not focus on cities with significant museums instead of tourist destinations? Such visits could inspire deeper learning and critical thinking. What’s your take—should museums play a bigger role in education? #EducationMatters #criticalthinking #MuseumsForLearning #schooleducation #ExperientialLearning #StudentTrips #EdChat #schoolresources

📚✨ Dive into the world of Museum Education! 🌍🎨 By Michele Domenico Todino and Lucia Campitiello from Università degli Studi di Salerno Explore how museums transform learning through engaging tours, hands-on workshops, and interactive exhibits. By utilizing their rich collections, they promote active, inquiry-based learning for all audiences. With a focus on accessibility and inclusivity, museum education not only enhances understanding but also fosters a deeper appreciation for our cultural, historical, and scientific heritage. 🏛️❤️ Embracing cutting-edge digital tools and interactive technologies, museums create immersive experiences that encourage critical thinking and meaning-making. These inclusive spaces support our cognitive and emotional growth, connecting us more deeply with the stories and artifacts that shape our world. Join the journey of lifelong learning and discover how museums can empower active citizenship! 🌟🔍 https://lnkd.in/gr4ANMd6 #MuseumEducation #LifelongLearning #CulturalHeritage #Inclusion #ActiveEngagement

We’re excited to open a new grant opportunity supporting museums, galleries, and cultural organisations in joining climate conversations with THE HERDS, an international project by The Walk Productions. Featuring life-size animal puppets made from renewable and recyclable materials, THE HERDS will make a 12,000-mile journey from Africa to the Arctic. We’re offering funding for activities that connect young audiences to this journey, encouraging conversations about climate change in a vast work of public art and climate action. Workshops and programming can build on or be inspired by the schools' resources provided by THE HERDS or be created entirely afresh by participating museums and galleries. Grantees will also be supported with social media resources and webinars. Activities can vary from hosting workshops to school visits and more, taking place across May and June 2025. 🔗 Applications open now: https://bit.ly/401IDCX

Funding Opportunity   Inspire! Grants for Small Museums   Supported by: Institute of Museum and Library Services   Application Deadline: November 15, 2024   Overview:  The Inspire! Grants for Small Museums initiative provides targeted support to small museums across all disciplines. This funding is designed to assist with project-based efforts that enhance public engagement and institutional effectiveness.   Eligible projects may include exhibitions, educational and interpretive programs, digital learning resources, policy development, institutional planning, technology upgrades, professional development, community outreach, audience engagement, and collections management, curation, care, and conservation.   Project Categories:  ·     Lifelong Learning: Initiatives that promote continuous learning opportunities for all ages. ·     Institutional Capacity: Projects that strengthen the museum's ability to operate effectively and sustainably. ·     Collections Stewardship and Access: Efforts focused on the preservation, curation, and accessibility of museum collections.   #PuertoRico #OSFL #ONG #arteycultura #museos #fondosfederales

Liberty IT and Galway City Museum Ireland announce the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative 🙌✨💻 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e3ZEx2Wj Photo: Pictured in the Claddagh gallery, Eithne Verling, Director of the Galway City Museum; Liberty IT’s Galway Site Lead, Darren Muldoon and Director of Communications & Marketing, Laura Mackin and Damien Donnellan, Education & Exhibitions Assistant at Galway City Museum.

🚨 Calling all museum and gallery professionals! 🚨 Hi everyone! My name is Ginger McCormick, and I’m a second-year graduate student in the University of Washington’s Museology Master’s program. I’m currently working on my thesis, “Like Repost, Share: How Are Museums Using Social Media to Market to Gen Z?” To make this research as impactful as possible, I’m seeking insights from professionals in the museum and gallery field. If you’re involved in marketing or social media, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could take a few moments to complete my brief questionnaire. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRU8m9gK 👈 Your expertise will help shape my understanding of how museums connect with Gen Z audiences through social media, and I’d love to hear your perspective! Thank you in advance for your time and support, your contributions are invaluable. Feel free to share this post or reach out if you have any questions! #Museums #Museummarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #GenZ #Museology #ThesisResearch 

✨ Thrilled to Announce the Publication of Our Latest Research on the Impacts of Museums on Global Communication! ✨ 🚀 Have you ever wondered how grassroots museums empower citizens to take an active role in shaping public value? Our latest research uncovers the transformative potential of these spaces, revealing how they serve as catalysts for community engagement and cultural preservation. In this study, co-authored with Dr. Carmine Sergianni, Prof. Marco Tregua, and Prof. Francesco Bifulco, we delve deep into the role of grassroots museums as platforms for bottom-up value proposition creation within the cultural heritage sector. Through the lens of Public Service Logic (PSL), our analysis showcases how users, public service organizations, and the community collaboratively enhance the significance of cultural heritage in society. 👥 This collaborative journey has not only reinforced our dedication to enriching cultural heritage but has also yielded insights that can inform and inspire future theory development. 🔗 If you’re passionate about cultural engagement or eager to understand how these institutions can drive societal change, you won’t want to miss our findings! Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/d-v4HiG7