Museum Wonders

Bronwyn Bryan

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Dive deep into the world of museums! Whether you're a museum professional or simply love going to museums join on a journey to explore the evolving landscape of museums. Each episode features reviews of museums I attend. We'll also discuss key topics, methods, and challenges facing and challenges facing museums today.

2 DAYS AGO

Episode Six - Guest Episode with former summer student coworkers

This week I’m joined by Tegwen and Kirsten, who I worked with for two summers as summer student employees at a historical house museum. We reflect on unique aspects of the house and job, and the importance of summer students to the running of heritage properties. The house we worked at - Mather-Walls Historical House https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/properties/mather-walls-house Check out the TV episode from The Other Side that Tegwen and Kirsten were on about the Mather-Walls House https://theothersidetv.ca/bonus-videos-from-season-7-episode-7-why-is-the-door-locked/ Tegwen’s favourite museum: https://www.marmottan.fr/en/ Kirsten’s favourite museums: https://diefenbunker.ca https://www.uppercanadavillage.com

39 min
JAN 20

Episode Five - Falk's Museum Visitor Motivations, Oregon Historical Society, and Getty Villa

This week I continue to discuss John Falk's museum visitor motivations, this time experience seekers, professional/hobbyists , and rechargers. Then I discuss my recent visit to the Oregon Historical Society. Learn more about the Oregon Historical Society here: https://www.ohs.org Finally, I discuss some news surrounding the Getty Villa in the midst of the Palisades Fire. If you are interested in how they saved the museum and collections check out this article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/fire-and-rescue/inside-the-dash-to-save-the-getty-villa-from-the-palisades-fire-a-timeline/ar-BB1rb2Vo Source: Identity and the Museum Visitor Experience by John H. Falk, 2009

29 min
JAN 13

Episode Four - Heritage in Montreal and Falk's Museum Visitor Motivations

Welcome back! In this episode I discuss some interpretive heritage signs throughout Montreal. Then I dive into the explorer and facilitator museum visitor type as first put forth by John Falk. Interested in visiting the museums I mentioned: Cleveland Museum of Natural History https://www.cmnh.org/explore/current-exhibits V and A East https://www.vam.ac.uk/east?srsltid=AfmBOopMbvfbqxwRJCo-sICidvEQAZRn5zZLSsl6VbTMLVGSFn0FdPYX Source: Identity and the Museum Visitor Experience by John H. Falk, 2009.

22 min
12/23/2024

Episode Three - Guest Episode about Montreal Archaeology Museum

This episode we are joined by a guest, Andy, someone who often visits museum with me. More info about this unique museum can be found here: https://pacmusee.qc.ca/en/ Delve into museum visitor identies in this book: Identity and the Museum Visitor Experience, John H Falk, 2009.

20 min
12/09/2024

Episode Two - Chateau Ramezay and how to tell better stories in historic house museums

During this episode I recap my visit to the Chateau Ramezay in Monteal and share the highlights of the museum. Then I share my six tips/goals for how historic house museums can tell better stories to become more interesting and engaging for the public. Thanks for listening!

17 min
11/25/2024

Episode One - Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Increasing repeat visitors

Welcome to a brand new podcast all about museums! In this episode join me as I debrief after my visit to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. A museum I would recommend to all art lovers! Then I discuss ways that museums can encourage repeat visitors and why people sometimes don't attend museums. Sources: https://www.aam-us.org/2024/10/04/repeat-visitation-at-museums-a-2024-annual-survey-of-museum-goers-data-story/ https://www.aam-us.org/2021/06/21/10-ways-to-gain-the-loyalty-of-return-visitors/ https://museumca.org/about-friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid/ http://media.vam.ac.uk/media/documents/legacy_documents/file_upload/17179_file.pdf https://drpress.org/ojs/index.php/EHSS/article/view/11028 Futhur reading: https://www.museumnext.com/article/6-museums-successfully-cementing-relationships-with-their-audiences/ http://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/23299/1/2014Q&Q_Brida%20DisegnaScuderi_PROOF.pdf Lau, A. L. S., McKercher, B.: Exploration versus Acquisition: A Comparison of First- Time and Repeat Visitors. J. Travel Res. 42(3), 279–285 (2004) Dorn, D.A.H., Polegato, R. (2015). First-Time and Repeat Visitors: What Makes a Satisfying Museum Experience?. In: Robinson, Jr., L. (eds) Proceedings of the 2008 Academy of Marketing Science (AMS) Annual Conference. Developments in Marketing Science: Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10963-3_6

19 min

6 Episodes

Dive deep into the world of museums! Whether you're a museum professional or simply love going to museums join on a journey to explore the evolving landscape of museums. Each episode features reviews of museums I attend. We'll also discuss key topics, methods, and challenges facing and challenges facing museums today.

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Bronwyn Bryan
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Museum Wonders

Museum Wonders

Episodes

Episode Six - Guest Episode with former summer student coworkers

Episode Five - Falk's Museum Visitor Motivations, Oregon Historical Society, and Getty Villa

Episode Four - Heritage in Montreal and Falk's Museum Visitor Motivations

Episode Three - Guest Episode about Montreal Archaeology Museum

Episode Two - Chateau Ramezay and how to tell better stories in historic house museums

Episode One - Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Increasing repeat visitors

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