New MuseumAbby Lindquist

LIS 697-09 Museum InformaticsMay 24, 2012

● Opened in 1977● Moved to current location on Bowery in 2007● Manhattan's only dedicated contemporary art

museum

History

● Resource Center● "We Who Feel Differently" exhibit

Museum Interactives

● Recorded oral histories of artists who lived or worked along Bowery

● Interactive map online● Should have computer with solo access near

display

Bowery Artist Tribute

● No "search" function● Confusing navigation graphics on website,

but not when viewed on mobile● Personalization lacking

Website Usability

● Web-based site, need to zoom

● Develop app for visitor information and events

Mobile Applications

Social Media

● Twitter: 53,247 followers● Facebook: 127,977 likes

● Blog, Always Open○ Only updated 2x/month○ Readers rarely comment

● GClass.org

○ Educational site for students and educators○ Offers workshops○ No lesson plans or interactive options

Room for Improvement

QR Codes● Connect to social media● Audio or video for new exhibitions

Future Potential

● Digital outreach○ QR codes○ Podcasts

● Museum pedagogy○ Usage and success of digital initiatives

Project Plans