Museum Archipelago

Ian Elsner

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A tiny show guiding you through the rocky landscape of museums. Museum Archipelago believes that no museum is an island and that museums are not neutral. Taking a broad definition of museums, host Ian Elsner brings you to different museum spaces around the world, dives deep into institutional problems, and introduces you to the people working to fix them. Each episode is rarely longer than 15 minutes, so let’s get started.

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  • 107. Crypto and Museums Part 1Sep 23, 2024 · 19 min
  • 106. Last Call on 'The Streets of Old Milwaukee'Jul 29, 2024 · 19 min
  • 105. Building a Better Visitor Experience with Open Source SoftwareApr 15, 2024 · 15 min
  • 104. What Large Institutions Can Learn From Small MuseumsFeb 26, 2024 · 15 min

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