Museum Context and Culture Introduction

Museums have huge potential to develop partnerships, however museums have their own vision, mission and values, their own priorities and challenges and each is located in a specific local context.

In this section we explore the context and culture of museums you are familiar with and what that means for working with community partners, influencing others and funding opportunities.

Museum Context and Culture Learning Objectives

By the end of this section you will:

  • Have identified ideas for community partnerships.
  • Be able to effectively influence to affect change within your museum.
  • Know the funding landscape to support community partnerships.