Uncovering ways to boost membership is vital for museums and non-profit organizations. In order to survive, grow, and thrive, as well as continue to fulfill its mission, your organization needs to find innovative ways to attract new members and retain existing ones. Here are five trends to keep your eyes on!
6 Things You Didn’t Know About the NEA
What do Hamilton, Sundance Film Festival, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial have in common?
These world-renowned and celebrated artistic endeavors would not exist if not for the initial support from the National Endowment for the Arts!
The NEA is an independent federal agency that works to give people across America the opportunity to participate in and experience the arts.The NEA funds artistic events, concerts, performances, exhibitions and readings, and also awards grants for research on the impact and value of the arts in the United States. While these amazing and disparate groups have all received funding through the NEA, the future of the agency is uncertain; the arts are under attack.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Launches New Mobile App
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new app from Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, powered by Cuseum! As you wander through the Museum, which was architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, the mobile app will guide you to highlights of the collection, as well as providing in-depth information on the extensive variety of artifacts.
Dreamland Wax Museum Launches New App to Bring Their Figures to Life
We’re proud to announce that Dreamland Wax Museum, which opened in Boston this summer, has joined the Cuseum family with the launch of their new mobile guide! While most wax museums are traditionally a static experience, Dreamland’s new app will allow visitors to hear the voices and stories of their favorite celebrities, politicians, and historical figures.
Explore Andover With A New Mobile Walking Tour
Andover Historical Society has launched a new, mobile app with Cuseum!
Here’s the Official Announcement from the Andover Historical Society:
Today Andover Historical launched Virtual Andover, a new app that invites people to explore Andover’s many stories where they happened. The mobile guide to Andover’s stories is free and available for iPhone and Android devices through andoverhistorical.org/app.
Cuseum Supports Tech Night at the Museum at the ICA Boston
Cuseum was excited to be back supporting TUGG’s second Tech Night at the Museum. The evening of fun, food, drink, and networking, sponsored by Invaluable & Cuseum, kicked off at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston with over 200 attendees from Boston’s tech community and TUGG’s nonprofits.
Carnegie Mellon's Arts Management & Technology Labs Interview with Cuseum: Digital Membership
Our CEO was recently interviewed by Carnegie Mellon University’s Arts Management & Technology Lab about our latest product. Read on for rest of the story!
Software for Museums: Build, Buy, or Platform?
Working on digital projects at your museum is a lot like building a house. But just like building a house, there isn’t just one specific way to go about it. If you work at a cultural institution looking to take advantage of the fruits of the digital era, there are many options and paths you can take.
Your Museum’s App Might Be Too Big
Flamingo Gardens Launches New Mobile App
Congratulations to Flamingo Gardens on the launch of their new, mobile app, in partnership with Cuseum! Offering multimedia content and exclusive digital tours of special exhibitions, the new app will give visitors a more in-depth look at the exciting animals and plants they encounter at the botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary.
Cuseum Powers Mobile App for the Largest Contemporary Art Museum in the Country: MASS MoCA
This past Memorial Day weekend marked a historic moment for the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) as they became the largest contemporary art museum in the United States upon the opening of their newest building.
North Carolina Museum of Art Launches Mobile App to Provide Themed Tours for Visitors
Cuseum CEO to Speak at Hirshhorn Museum’s ARTLAB+
Next week, Brendan Ciecko, Cuseum’s CEO & Founder, will be speaking at ARTLAB+ at the Hirshhorn Museum. ARTLAB+ is a free, after-school, digital arts program for teenagers. The program connects the students to mentors, who support them in their creative pursuits.
Spinning new views in Holyoke: Cuseum launches the Wistariahurst Museum’s new app!
The Wistariahurst Museum is now part of the Cuseum family! This former estate museum shows the history of the Skinner family, which had a famous silk and textile business. We are happy to help weave together a new app for them!
Timken Museum of Art Enhances Visitor Experience with Launch of New Mobile App
We’re proud to add the Timken Museum of Art to the Cuseum family with the announcement of their new mobile app!
Leaping Beyond Best Practices for Membership & Development
At last week’s AAM (American Alliance of Museums) Annual Conference, museum professionals from around the world gathered in St. Louis to present and exchange ideas to further the impact and evolution of the museum sector.
Success as a Service: exploring the collaboration between Estimote and Cuseum
We recently sat down with our friends over at Estimote for a chat about mobile engagement at museums. Read on for rest of the interview!
Pérez Art Museum Miami Launches Mobile App
Cuseum CEO featured in WeWork's "Young Innovators" Series
Cuseum’s CEO was recently featured by WeWork’s Creator Magazine in their Young Innovators series. Read on for rest of the story!
Cuseum CEO to Speak at American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo 2018
We are thrilled to announce that Cuseum’s CEO & Founder Brendan Ciecko will be speaking at the American Alliance of Museums’ (AAM) Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo! Held in Phoenix from May 6-9 2018, this expansive event will bring together museum experts and industry leaders alike to explore a wide range of topics from collections management and curatorial practices, to education, audience research, community engagement, and more!