
Exhibition development
Create engaging exhibitions using Kiwi ingenuity and modest budgets.
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Manage your institution with skill, whether you’re starting small or growing fast, by following these best-practice guidelines for running a museum.
Create engaging exhibitions using Kiwi ingenuity and modest budgets.
This resource guide provides a foundation to support museums to deliver an increasingly accessible experience for all members of our Deaf communities and tāngata whaikaha (people with disabilities).
Prepare for the challenges of setting up a new museum or gallery.
Information on common legal issues for museums and galleries, including tax and copyright.
Consult our guides on governing museums and galleries, and providing strategic leadership.
Manage and train your museum’s staff and volunteers.
Improve visitors’ experiences and measure customer satisfaction.
Work towards partnerships in accordance with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Increase your museum’s reach with cost-effective marketing and communications, and evaluate your museum to see if it’s reaching your target audience.
Find funding for your museum or gallery, and increase your chances of being funded.