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How We Helped Supercharge One Company’s Annual Conference
Even the best laid plans can go awry. It can be tricky when things change on a dime and don’t go quite as planned. At Museum Hack, we know situations can take an unexpected turn, and we pride ourselves on thinking fast on our feet and coming up with new ways to make the best […]
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How to Generate Buzz and Attract Millennials to Your Event (Case Study: Hennepin History Museum)
Are you looking to increase the “buzz” around your next event? Have you considered using Facebook advertising? Hennepin History Museum is an awesome institution celebrating the history of Minneapolis in unique, engaging ways. The museum is also experiencing massive growth, having doubled their attendance and bottom line within one year. We recently worked with Hennepin […]
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7 Productivity Hacks for Top Notch Remote Teams
Texting, chatting, wikipedia-wormholes, Pokemon Go…workplace distractions aren’t rare. Add remote work to the mix and keeping your employees on track can feel like a feat fit only for Hercules. But the truth is, the tools available for keeping remote workers focused and happy are endless. Whether you have a few remote workers or your employees […]
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Discussing Guides, Games, and Gossip at the Harn Museum of Art
Looking to introduce your staff to Museum Hack? Curious how modern engagement techniques can benefit your museum? Our company founder and CEO, Nick Gray, recently spoke to staff and community stakeholders at the Harn Museum of Art. During his presentation, Nick introduced what Museum Hack is and how our methods can attract and engage new […]
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Upgrade Your Leadership Skills In One Day With An Intensive Leadership Workshop
“I know that Museum Hack doesn’t just encourage people to fit into the Museum Hack mold so much as it encourages people to be the most interesting versions of themselves. That was very important to me in a workshop.” Leadership isn’t one size fits all. There are many ways to be a leader – some […]
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How We Story-Hacked A European Town
Cool stories are everywhere. Museum Hack began because of our belief in the magic of storytelling and our willingness to dive deep to uncover the hidden, amazing tales that are beginning to be discovered if only someone would look for them. We’ve used stories to craft our museum tours, put together incredible team building events, […]
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How to Empower Staff with New Ideas for Audience Engagement (Case Study: Museums of Mississauga)
Does your heritage site want to revitalize your current programming and attract new audiences? The Museums of Mississauga are a collection of heritage buildings that showcase the early settler experience and life in nineteenth century Canada. Among them is the Bradley Museum, which features three historic homes that bring together the stories of several pioneer […]
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Walking in the Footsteps of Gods (Case Study: Gods and Mortals at the Onassis Cultural Center NY)
Museum exhibits are doorways to discovery. The stories presented within them can be windows to deep engagement and spark a lifelong love for history, art, and culture in all who view them. The Onassis Cultural Center NY recently hosted an amazing exhibition entitled, Gods and Mortals at Olympus: Ancient Dion, City of Zeus. With over […]
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How to Create RAWR-some Adult Museum Experiences (Case Study: Field Museum)
It’s the height of summer – and that means it’s summer program season in museums! During this busy time of the year, many museums run camps, overnight sessions, and programs dedicated to engaging children with fun, educational activities while school is out. Yet, summer shouldn’t be just for kids. What about the adults? What programs […]
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