Recorded October 25, 2023 as part of the OMA’s Fall Workshop Series.
Museums and galleries across Canada are increasingly having conversations about their future and exploring closure as an option. There are a multitude of reasons for museums closing, including an organization’s life cycle, COVID, and changes to funding, community needs and expectations. This frank conversation looks at some of these reasons and provide guidance on navigating these difficult conversations.
Speakers:
- Karin Kierstead, Programs Manager, Association of Nova Scotia Museums (ANSM)
- Lauren Wheeler, Strategic Services Director, Alberta Museums Association (AMA)
- Lorenda Calvert, Program Manager, British Columbia Museums Association (BCMA)
- Moderated by: Robin Etherington, FCMA
The webinar’s speakers also shared numerous resources as part of the session, which are collected below:
Association of Nova Scotia Museums Resources
Alberta Museums Association Resources
Other Resources:
Museums Association (UK) Report: Museums Facing Closure (2017)
Connecting to Collections Care Report: Making a Good Ending: How to Close a Museum (2018)
Connecting to Collections Care Webinar Recording: “Making a Good End” (2018)
Book: How to Close a Museum: A Practical Guide (2021)
Book: Museums and Societal Collapse: The Museum as Lifeboat (2024)
