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Sell out ghost walks at Diss Museum
30/10/2024 in Visitor Focus
Diss Museum in Norfolk had created some interest with local history walks but were swamped with ticket orders when they announced a ghost walk. It began with manager Basil A…
Thinking digital?
10/05/2024 in Visitor Focus
Headline sponsors of AIM Conference 2024, Bloomberg Connects, on strengthening your digital presence. Today, it’s more important than ever for cultural organisations to ha…
The cafe as a visitor experience
14/02/2024 in Visitor Focus
Paul Smith of Montfort Catering highlights some innovative approaches to refreshing your catering offer. “Less and less people are going out just for a drink and there are…
The leading edge (and free) museum app For more than two decades, Bloomberg Philanthropies has been helping museums build digital tools to share their collections and exhibitions �…
Promoting localism
10/01/2024 in Visitor Focus
Colin Mulberg highlights how to make the most of connections to your local area to help tackle many of the issues facing museums. Museum and heritage venues face numerous ch…
Cylchlythyr Ymddiriedolwyr AIM Tachwedd 2023
07/11/2023 in Trustees
Adeiladu bwrdd amrywiol Mae adeiladu bwrdd amrywiol yn rhan hanfodol o gyflawni’r cydbwysedd rhwng sgiliau proffesiynol craidd a phrofiad strategol ehangach. Mae cynyddu …
Building a diverse board
02/11/2023 in Leadership & Culture, Trustees
Building a diverse board is a critical part of achieving the balance between core professional skills and broader strategic experience. Increasing non-executive diversity is a key priority …
Trustee vacancy – Tewkesbury Museum
31/10/2023 in Trustees
Tewkesbury Museum is seeking two new Trustees: Collections Trustee – Conserve, store and display the Museum’s collection. Continue SPECTRU…
Achieving an inclusive approach to board recruitment in arts, heritage and culture
30/10/2023 in Trustees
“10 years ago, one of the most important considerations in trustee recruitment was previous governance experience. The trouble is that this becomes a self-perpetuating cycle – a…
Radstock Museum (The Museum of Somerset Coalfield Life) is recruiting new Trustees. We are looking for people to help oversee the running of this award-winning centre for …
Trustee vacancy – Museum of Timekeeping
26/10/2023 in Trustees
The Museum of Timekeeping in Nottinghamshire is recruiting for four new Trustees to join the Board. Chair The Chair/ chairperson will provide leadership and strat…
Top tips to increase revenue for your museum
26/10/2023 in Finance, Visitor Focus
AIM Associate Suppliers Vennersys are experts when it comes to integrated ticketing and point-of-sale solutions for your heritage venue. Their top tips on increasing revenue will also help reduce q…