Headed to Boston for the MuseWeb / Museums and the Web conference? As proud Bostonians, we at Cuseum have a few local recommendations to highlight the best our city has to offer! We’ve divvied up our list into a 3 classics, 3 places near the conference center, and 3 spots that are off-the-beaten path. Check them out!
Westmoreland Museum of American Art is Rolling Out New Digital Membership Cards
Headed to AMMC? Here are 8 Awesome Things to do in Pittsburgh
As we countdown the weeks leading to the American Museum Membership Conference, we’ve assembled our list of a few top picks, eats, and sights in Pittsburgh! In order to bridge every possible interest, in the “city of bridges”, we’ve put together a fun list of local food, museums and cultural institutions that you won’t be able to find anywhere else!
It’s 2019, is Pokémon Go Still Relevant?
Back in July of 2016, Pokémon GO launched in the United States and became an overnight sensation. The augmented reality app, available on iOS and Android, gained nearly 21 million US users within the first two weeks of its launch and about 147 million users today making it one of the most popular apps ever.
Carolina Raptor Center Makes it Easy to Join the “Bird Herd” With its New Digital Membership Cards
Carolina Raptor Center has launched its new digital membership cards! We are thrilled to support the Carolina Raptor Center’s commitment to the environment by assisting with its launch of user-friendly digital membership cards that will conserve precious resources.
Museums at the Crossroads: the Role of Corporate Partnerships
Our very own CEO, Brendan Ciecko, was tapped for insights for the report, Museums at the Crossroads: the Role of Corporate Partnerships, published by international PR group Grayling.
Cuseum Shares Insight “How To Tell History in Virtual Worlds” in AR & VR at the Museum Connections Conference in Paris
Cuseum’s founder Brendan Ciecko sat on a panel at the Museum Connections, the largest international museum conference taking place in France, entitled “How To Tell History in Virtual Worlds - Creating New Digital Physicalities.” The panel featured museum professionals from all over the world such as Guerric Poncet (Le Point, France), Rose Ginosar (Tower of David Museum, Israel), Menno Metselaar (Anne Frank House, Netherlands), and David Kolin (Centre des Monuments Nationaux, France).
The Science Center of Iowa Introduces Digital Membership Cards!
The Science Center of Iowa, which includes the IMAX Dome Theater, just launched digital membership cards.
San Diego Archaeological Center's New Web App is the Future of Engaging with the Past
We are stoked to welcome the San Diego Archaeological Center to the Cuseum family with the launch of their web app. The app features four different digital tours, including the thirteen-part “By Land and Sea,” which helps users rethink what they know about ancient peoples in the New World. The app also provides an “Archaeology 101” tour, which offers hands-on activities to help both children and adults learn the basics of archeology.
Tufts University Art Galleries are Driving Museum Engagement Through Their New App
We are so excited to partner with another Boston-area neighbor, Tufts University Art Galleries, and help them launch their innovative new tour app.
The Winter Show Is Revamping the Art Fair Experience with its Mobile App
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Releases New Digital Membership Cards
Cuseum is pleased to announce Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s launch of new digital membership cards. The new digital system promises to be more cost effective and environmentally friendly.
Top Technology Trends for 2019: What it means for Museums & Nonprofits
Technology is rapidly evolving the operations of museums and nonprofits. Now more than ever organizations must keep abreast of the technologies irrevocably changing the way they interact with visitors and administer services. Gartner, the global research and advisory firm, recently predicted the 2019 trends that will accelerate technological progress in years to come. This post examines which trends track with advancements in the museum and nonprofit sectors, providing a prescient glimpse into what the future may hold.
Cuseum’s 2018 Year in Review
It has been a spectacular year for Cuseum and there is a ton to be excited about heading into the new year. 2018 was full of growth, unforgettable happenings, and new additions to the Cuseum family. We’ve never been more excited about what’s been happening in the world of museums, public attractions, and cultural nonprofits. Thank you for being a part of this journey!
Using Technology to Enhance Historical Narratives
Today more than ever, technology is redefining the way we interact with historical narratives. What is technology’s role in historic preservation? And how can it boost awareness of historic preservation and architectural heritage? How can we leverage new digital channels to engage broader audiences and promote a deeper interest in preserving the past?
The Impact of TripAdvisor & Yelp on Cultural Attractions
Word travels fast. And, in our modern, connected world, this is more apparent than ever. With the popularization of websites such as TripAdvisor and Yelp, online reviews have become a way for consumers to share their thoughts on places and businesses and to make sure they have the best experiences possible. These review websites can be just as valuable for museums and cultural attractions as they are for restaurants and hotels.
Pérez Art Museum Miami & Felice Grodin Unveil New Augmented Reality Artwork Presented at UNTITLED Art Fair in Miami Beach
Congratulations to our partner, the Perez Art Museum Miami and artist Felice Grodin on the special release of their latest Augmented Reality-based art installation at UNTITLED. The new AR artwork is unveiled today just in time for Miami Art Week one of the biggest events in the art world each year. The new work, “Mezzbug (offspring 3.0),” is an offshoot of the “Invasive Species” exhibition by Felice Grodin, which opened last year.
The Huntington Museum of Art has everything Including New Digital Membership Cards
The Huntington Museum of Art has launched their new digital membership cards in partnership with Cuseum. For such a diverse and creative museum, they deserve an equally awesome membership card.
This museum has everything from, “16,000 objects, ten exhibition spaces, an interactive education gallery, an art reference library of nearly 27,000 volumes, a 287-seat auditorium, the only tropical and subtropical plant conservatory in the state of West Virginia, a coral reef aquarium, two outdoor sculpture courts, five studio workshops, two miles of hiking trails, and a quarter-mile paved accessible Sensory Trail for the visually impaired.” With such a diverse amount of interests it’s no wonder that the Huntington Museum of Art switched to a more accessible digital membership card option!
The environment is central to the Huntington Museum of Art due to their large plant conservatory and nature trails. In order to show this core “green” value, the museum switched to a sustainable digital membership card.
Is your organization looking to benefit from the conveniences of digital membership program? Schedule a free consultation with Cuseum today!
Picture This: The Gibbes Museum of Art’s new mobile app!
Gibbes Museum of Art has now joined the growing list of Cuseum partners with their new mobile app! The Gibbes Museum of Art is using their mobile app to connect with the vibrant modern scene of Charleston.
We support the the Gibbes Museum of Art’s mission, “home to the foremost collection of American art that incorporates the story of Charleston. The Museum connects the city and region’s artistic past to a vibrant contemporary art scene. This is what we believe”. The public couldn’t be better engaged than by using our mobile app with new tours and maps, as seen in the Gibbes recent blog post.
We are glad the Gibbes Museum of Art has become part of the mobile revolution and we can’t wait to see how they continue to use digital methods for further visitor engagement. Go visit them today and try the mobile app!
Cuseum & Johns Hopkins’ Museum Studies Program Reunite in Boston
The Museum Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University proves that hands-on experiences are the best way to learn. Graduate students recently collaborated with Cuseum to delve into the world of digital media in museums.