In practice

Shared catalogues pay dividends

Joining a shared online catalogue can help museums raise their profile, develop links with other collections and exploit commercial opportunities

Design Museum puts objects up for adoption

New fundraising drive to mobilise online supporters

Eureka! launches bespoke toy range

Pilot is part of a wider ambition to create long-term licensing opportunities

Guide: visitor engagement

Erin Koppel shares her tips on connecting with museum visitors

Wayfinding in museums

New approaches to wayfinding are transforming the experience of museum visitors

MoL assesses the success of tablet-based learning activities

Evaluation has reshaped museum’s approach to digital learning

Creative directions

Wayfinding in museums can be functional, emotional and interactive

Mapped out

The Met talks about the challenges associated with creating digital maps

Tackling challenges associated with wayfinding

Key things to consider when developing a new wayfinding strategy

Looking ahead

New ways of tailoring wayfinding to suit individual needs

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Family activities for older children

Tullie House Museum, Carlisle

Engaging young children with permanent collections