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In practice Social media

Guide | How museums can thrive with a little Bluesky thinking

The Museum of English Rural Life shares how to flourish on this new social media platform

In practice Play

Focus | Designing playful museums

Holly Black shares some different approaches to play-based interventions and exhibitions

In practice Play

Trendswatch | Outdoor play areas

Museums and heritage sites are improving their outdoor offerings in the hope of reaching new audiences

In practice Play

Guide | Facilitating slow play

Educator Nicola Wallis explains what slow play is and how it can be used in museums

In practice Play

Case study | Creating playful experiences for under-fives

The Royal Academy of Arts shares how its early years learning programme aims to inspire creativity

In practice Digital

Case study | Producing playful digital content

How Fast Familiar and Manchester Museum created an interactive quiz for the Wild exhibition

In practice Play

Case study | Playing at London Museum Docklands

The museum runs regular sessions as well as open-ended immersive spaces

In practice Freelance

Focus | Hints and tips for starting out as a freelancer

Our guide to being a successful freelancer - from finding work, knowing how much to charge and looking after your wellbeing

In practice Freelance

Vox Pop | How to thrive as a freelancer

Established professionals discuss the pros and cons of freelancing and share their advice to others

In practice Freelance

Guide | How can museums support freelancers?

The stresses on the sector are forcing different ways of working for and with freelancers

In practice Procurement

In focus | Sustainable procurement

Juliana Gilling explains how museums can use procurement to support sustainable goals and social value

In practice Procurement

Trendswatch | Localism

Colin Mulberg explains how a local focus helps museums react to the climate crisis