You may have already seen this fantastic video of the United States Air Force Band’s flashmob at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, but here it is again. I love this performance, but I’m also incredibly biased. First, it’s taking place in a museum – what’s not to like? But, more importantly, these are…
*You’re right. I had some downtime today while logging timing and tracking hours, so I came up with my version of the Museum Evaluator’s Playlist. Enjoy. Any songs to add?
As museums continue to demonstrate their coolness, moving away from the traditional object alarms is inevitable. I predict we’ll go in one of the following directions:
I’ve been to a lot of quiet museums lately. Is your museum quiet? Does it need to be? What if you… Create soundscapes in your spaces? Urban sounds? Nature sounds? Other languages? Play music in the galleries and exhibits? Different styles on different days? Create harmonious experiences? Create cacophonous experiences? Create musical audio tours? No…
In the days of yore (aka, grad school), a friend and I made a list of museum references and representations in popular culture. The movie list was pretty large (and frustratingly stereotypical – we all don’t wear tweed, you know): Indiana Jones, Night at the Museum, Bringing Up Baby, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The DaVinci…
I’m a big believer in motivational music to get you in the right mindset. Boxers listening to “Eye of the Tiger.” Sharks listening to the theme from Jaws. Musical motifs – anthems – get you focused and remind you of what you’re doing and why. In all of my museum work, my philosophy centers around change.…
Museums Askew 