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Making the Museum

Jonathan Alger
Exhibition Design
Flourishing
Museums
Community Engagement
Museum Planning
Museum Exhibition Design
Conservation-Grade Display Cases
Big Data
Thick Data
Microclimates
Museum Exhibitions
Collaboration
Visitor Experience
Museum Projects
Positive Psychology
Air Exchange Rates
Growth Mindset
Humor
Playfulness
Museum Visitor Experience

A podcast on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams, and visitor experience professionals.

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Latest Episodes

How do you build a museum?

How do you build the right project team? How do you engage with community? What does it mean to plan a museum? What does it mean to design a museum? How do you align your budget with your purpose? How do you build the stor... more

How do you design for all ages at the same time?

What is “serious fun”? Does nature ever go out of style? How do you create content for both Native and non-Native audiences? What do education staff do when a gallery has no text panels? What are “Nat... more

How can we make our exhibitions more sustainable — in every way?

Where do we start? What can museum teams learn from sustainability advancements in architecture? What’s a “red list?” What is the difference between embodied and operational carbon? Wh... more

One in four people has a disability. Why aren’t we designing museums better for them?

What is inclusive design? How does it relate to universal design, or the ADA? Which disciplines and departments have to get involved to make a museum truly inclusi... more

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Recent Guests

Jamē Anderson
Director of Cultural Market at SmithGroup
SmithGroup
Episode: “Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual” (the New Book), with Jamē Anderson, Monteil Crawley, Sarah Ghorbanian & Chris Wood
Montiel Crawley
Architect, planner, designer at SmithGroup
SmithGroup
Episode: “Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual” (the New Book), with Jamē Anderson, Monteil Crawley, Sarah Ghorbanian & Chris Wood
Sarah Ghorbanian
Museum planner and project manager at SmithGroup
SmithGroup
Episode: “Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual” (the New Book), with Jamē Anderson, Monteil Crawley, Sarah Ghorbanian & Chris Wood
Chris Wood
Architect, leads SmithGroup's cultural studio (DC)
SmithGroup
Episode: “Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual” (the New Book), with Jamē Anderson, Monteil Crawley, Sarah Ghorbanian & Chris Wood
Shoshana Wasserman
Deputy Director at First Americans Museum
First Americans Museum
Episode: “Serious Fun” at First Americans Museum, with Shoshana Wasserman, Kimberly Rodriguez, and Bill Smith
Kimberly Rodriguez
Marketing and Communications Department at First Americans Museum
First Americans Museum
Episode: “Serious Fun” at First Americans Museum, with Shoshana Wasserman, Kimberly Rodriguez, and Bill Smith
Bill Smith
Principal and Design Director of Storyline Studio.
Storyline Studio
Episode: “Serious Fun” at First Americans Museum, with Shoshana Wasserman, Kimberly Rodriguez, and Bill Smith
Bassam Komati
Founder at Rafael Viñoly Architects, experienced in museum designs
Rafael Viñoly Architects
Episode: Making the Medal of Honor Museum, with Bassam Komati
Barbara Miller
Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs at Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image
Episode: Mission: Collaboration, with Barbara Miller and Danae Colomer

Host

Jonathan Alger
Host of Making the Museum, with a focus on exhibition design and museum leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Essential Listening

    A great way to keep up to date with the latest developments in museum exhibition design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OneAmongSeven
    United States6 months ago
  • Thoroughly engaging

    You don’t have to be an expert on museum spaces to enjoy this absorbing and witty show. Jonathan Alger starts out with well-chosen guests, then guides them through an hour or so of edifying conversation that will resonate with—and likely inspire—anyone who has ever taken on a substantial creative challenge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrankieTheDog
    United States2 years ago
  • Revelations

    As someone new to the museum space, coming from a graphic design background, this podcast has been absolutely invaluable to me. Jonathan is an excellent host. Cordial and uplifting, delightfully humorous, and amazingly attentive. It’s clear he has an abundance of experience, but utilizes it in a measured and instinctive way so that he’s never stealing the show, but always bringing the best out of his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookie Markster
    United States3 years ago
  • A conversation for our people

    Jonathan’s MTM podcast is both enjoyable and educational. He works very hard to understand not just what his impressive list of guests do in their work, but what they do it. Keep up the good job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    California1976
    United States3 years ago
  • How and Why

    Really salient info so far for anyone looking to establish museum-like experiences that mix the physical and virtual. Offered in a structure that designers like myself can easily communicate to the stakeholders and sponsors I need to win over.

    Also very entertaining! Look forward to future guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeanDesigns
    United States3 years ago

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The host cultivates a thoughtful, collaborative tone that brings out expert guests.
Episodes mix practical design advice with engaging storytelling.
Listeners value approachable discussions that translate to real-world exhibit projects.
Guests are typically knowledgeable from leadership to senior practice roles in the museum/design world.

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Mission: Collaboration, with Barbara Miller and Danae Colomer
Q: What is collaboration?
Collaboration in exhibition design involves working with a diverse team including curators, designers, and installers to create a cohesive story.
The Art of Choosing a Museum Architect, with Susanna Sirefman
Q: What questions should be asked to get the right answers?
The right design brief is crucial to understanding client aspirations and objectives.
The Art of Choosing a Museum Architect, with Susanna Sirefman
Q: Why is the selection of the right architect vital?
Because chemistry matters; it's not just about design but about creating a process that aligns with the client’s goals.
The Art of Choosing a Museum Architect, with Susanna Sirefman
Q: How did you get into the business?
I trained as an architect and began my journey to understand how architects can be matched with projects.
Playful Engagement, with Ed Rodley
Q: How does emotional evocation influence visitor memory?
The job of engaging visitors on an emotional level is vital because we only remember things that stir an emotional response, making it crucial for designers to consider visitors' feelings.

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A lively design-focused series exploring how museums are planned, built, and experienced. Episodes frequently center on exhibition design, curation, and visitor engagement, with deep dives into architecture, sustainability, inclusive access, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Guests hail from museums, architecture firms, and exhibition studios, offering practical perspectives on storytelling through space, materials, and technology. The show tends to mix strategic thinking with hands-on insights, making it valuable for museum leaders, designers, and sponsors looking for concrete ideas, case studies, and innovative practices in the cultural sector.

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Recent guests on Making the Museum include:

1. Jamē Anderson
2. Montiel Crawley
3. Sarah Ghorbanian
4. Chris Wood
5. Shoshana Wasserman
6. Kimberly Rodriguez
7. Bill Smith
8. Bassam Komati

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