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In practice

In practice

Spotlight | Running successful events

A vibrant and relevant events programme is a crucial way to bring in audiences and raise income – so what’s the secret to success?

In practice Events

Guide | Planning seasonal events

Tapping into key seasonal moments can help boost your events programme

In practice Lates

Guide | Museum lates

Caroline Parry explores different models for after-hours events

In practice Communities

Case study | Programming with the community

Heba Abd el Gawad shares lessons from a community takeover of Horniman

In practice Events

Case study | Building stakeholder engagement

Emily Ding shares how events are a key part of the Canal & River Trust’s fundraising strategy  

In practice Temporary exhibitions

Case study | Exploring stories of peace in Lincolnshire

Louth Museum shares its low-cost approach to designing a new temporary exhibition

In practice Programming

Case study | Addressing missing narratives through public programming

Katherine Green shares community collaboration for Music is Black exhibition at the V&A East

In practice Collections

Guide | How to deal with hazards in your collections

Helena Jaeschke shares practical advice to help museums tackle the problems of hazardous objects

In practice Collections

Case study | Dealing with collections hazards during a move

The Museum of Gloucester shares lessons from a large decant project

In practice Families

Spotlight | Creating family-friendly trails

Holly Black shares practical tips on planning impactful trails

In practice Accessibility

Guide | Creating accessible trails

Considering special needs and disabilities will result in a more inclusive offering

In practice Art

Case study | Creating trails for temporary exhibitions

IWM's trail encourages families to engage with artworks telling the story of the blitz