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Making the Museum

Jonathan Alger
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Museums
Thick Data
Big Data
Exhibition Design
Museum Exhibitions
Museum Planning
Museum Projects
Positive Psychology
Museum Data Analytics
Museum Visitor Experience
Humor
Playfulness
Growth Mindset
Visitor Demographics
Socio-Cultural Context
Cultural Identity
Digital Experience Design
Project Management
Self-Care

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

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Latest Episodes

Is there a better way to collaborate?

What’s the secret to good feedback? How do you manage 40 people in a room? Are group facilitators ever truly neutral? Should you tell your teammates their responsibilities, or have them tell you? What’s a RACI c... more

Is a museum where experiences happen — or is the museum the experience?

Can a museum be designed to inspire? What is the Medal of Honor? What role does a bold design idea have in making a project happen? Does the mission of a museum inspire the peop... more

What are the (top) secrets of better collaboration?

Is collaboration like a game of ping pong? Or more like ballroom dancing? Is there a better way to disagree? Does having constraints make design ... better? How is an exhibition like a film? And wh... more

How do you choose the right architect for your museum?

Is architecture about more than a building? Is architect selection about more than architecture? What is a design “brief”? Why are museum projects on “elephant time”? Are anonymous open design c... more

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Recent Guests

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
Danae Colomer
Director of Exhibitions, Management and Design at the Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image
Episode: Mission: Collaboration, with Barbara Miller and Danae Colomer
Susanna Sirefman
Founder and president of Dovetail Design Strategists
Dovetail Design Strategists
Episode: The Art of Choosing a Museum Architect, with Susanna Sirefman
Dovetail Design Strategists
An independent architectural selection firm that matches clients with architects.
Dovetail Design Strategists
Episode: The Art of Choosing a Museum Architect, with Susanna Sirefman
Edwin Link
Executive director of the Children's Museum of Atlanta.
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Episode: Think Like a Children's Museum, with Edwin Link
Kimberly Beaudin
President and CEO of the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
Episode: A Museum Transformed with AI, with Kimberly Beaudin & Geoff Thatcher
Geoff Thatcher
Owner of the creative design firm Creative Principles, experienced in museums and theme parks
Creative Principles
Episode: A Museum Transformed with AI, with Kimberly Beaudin & Geoff Thatcher
Lynda Roscoe Hartigan
Executive Director and CEO of the Peabody Essex Museum
Peabody Essex Museum
Episode: Creating Effective Museum Experiences, with Lynda Roscoe Hartigan

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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 States2 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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Listeners appreciate the blend of theory and practical advice shared by guests, contributing to meaningful discussions around innovation in the museum field.
Listeners praise the engaging and educational conversations, noting the host's ability to draw out insights from guests while offering valuable content for both novices and experts.
The podcast is recognized for its accessibility for those outside of museum professions, making it valuable for a broader audience interested in design and visitor experiences.

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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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Focusing on exhibition planning and design, the content encompasses a wide range of discussions relevant to museum leaders and professionals involved in visitor experiences. Topics often include collaboration in exhibits, the role of architecture in museums, the importance of community engagement, and innovative practices that shape how visitors interact with displays. The episodes feature both practical advice and theoretical insights, appealing to those in the museum industry seeking to enhance their skills or knowledge in the design and implementation of exhibitions. Unique guest experts from various facets of museum work share their experiences, making it a rich resource for anyone involved in museum work.

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Recent guests on Making the Museum include:

1. Bassam Komati
2. Barbara Miller
3. Danae Colomer
4. Susanna Sirefman
5. Dovetail Design Strategists
6. Edwin Link
7. Kimberly Beaudin
8. Geoff Thatcher

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