By: Benjamin Benita & Mar Dixon

What. A. Week!

Thank you to everyone who took part either as a museum or individual (or mascot).  Every single time another hashtag event comes around, the worry of exhaustion is always there … and every time you guys push the bar hirer.  Thank you really isn’t enough.

When we were designing the week of hashtags a few months ago we can honestly say we were hoping to reach 1000 museums – never ever expecting the numbers achieved.  To be honest, our main concern has never been about numbers but ensuring it was fun, maybe educational, a platform for museums to share their collections and FUN (and hopefully not something that would burn any community manager out…).  The 1000 mark was to benefit the museums, not the campaign.

Weeks before #MuseumWeek officially went live, there was a real buzz happening on Twitter.  It was so exciting to watch everyone sharing their plans for the week. There was a real collaborative feel – it was even crossing language barriers. Read the rest of this entry »

One week from today, Twitter will be exploding with cultural goodness when #MuseumWeek kicks off.  With 1400+ museums in 55 countries signed up (and that number continues to grow) there is truly something for everyone.

Mini FAQ

During the webinar last week, there were a few more questions asked and I thought I’d share them here: Read the rest of this entry »

With only two weeks to go the links and messages have been flying fast and furious.  This post tries to help keep you updated on the key points/highlights including:

Webinar – Who to Ask Updated – Fun Facts – Getting Involved – Press Conference – Other Links

Webinar

Two free Webinars scheduled for March 10 (TOMORROW!).  This is open to EVERYONE internationally and will be for those wanting how to get involved and learn what the hashtags are about.  Tips/tricks will be included.  Use #QuestionsMW to ask questions.  I’ll be asking them as I speak but also leaving time at the end of the webinar for those not received before.  If you prefer, feel free to email me (mar@mardixon.com).

Who to Ask – Updated

See the updated Who to Ask page to see almost 1000 museums who have signed up for #MuseumWeek – truly something for everyone Worldwide!

Interesting Facts from this latest update:

• A significant jump for 799 to 994 signed up!
• Columbia – double their museums to 78 signed up
• Chile, Hungrary, Poland and Tunisie are new to the list
• Brasil has made incredibly progress
• Italy jumped from 71-86
• Japan had a massive increase from 18 to 43!
• Luxembourg double to 2 signed up.
• Mexico added another 7 making their total 18.
• Russia is up to 15
• Spain jumped 12 to 68
• UK leads the countries with 216 (an increase of 31 signing up in one week!)
• USA increased from 87 to 123. 

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#MuseumWeek is in THREE Weeks!

With 3 weeks to go until #MuseumWeek, we have organized two webinars on March 10^th for anyone who would like more information or explanations of what is expected during the week,

We will explain the concept of #MuseumWeek (and why you should get involved), talk about the daily hashtags, and most importantly, take questions!

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Authors: #MuseumWeek Coordinator Benjamin Benita & Mar Dixon

#MuseumWeek
March 23-29 2015
7 days of 7 daily Hashtags – But what do each of them mean?

Monday – #secretsMW
Tuesday – #souvenirsMW
Wednesday – #architectureMW
Thursday – #inspirationMW
Friday – #FamilyMW
Saturday – #FavMW
Sunday – #PoseMW

Saturday – #FavMW

‘Share your favorite contents from the museum.’

This hashtag is very broad and open because we want everyone to share whatever their favorite related to museum/art/heritage.

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#MuseumWeek
March 23-29 2015
7 days of 7 daily Hashtags – But what do each of them mean?

Monday – #secretsMW
Tuesday – #souvenirsMW
Wednesday – #architectureMW
Thursday – #inspirationMW
Friday – #FamilyMW
Saturday – #FavMW
Sunday – #PoseMW

Friday – #FamilyMW

‘View the museum through young people’s eyes.’

This hashtag is to showcase all the brilliant work being done by museums, educators, homeschoolers, etc in addition to providing a platform for families of all sizes to share their favourites related to museums/galleries visits.

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Authors: #MuseumWeek Coordinator Benjamin Benita & Mar Dixon

#MuseumWeek
March 23-29 2015
7 days of 7 daily Hashtags – But what do each of them mean?

Monday – #secretsMW
Tuesday – #souvenirsMW
Wednesday – #architectureMW
Thursday – #inspirationMW
Friday – #FamilyMW
Saturday – #FavMW
Sunday – #PoseMW

Thursday – #inspirationMW

‘Grab, record and create culture around you with your camera! Art, science, history, performance… it’s everywhere!”

This hashtag is permission for everyone to GET CREATIVE!  Using Vines, animations, pictures, videos, photoshop, Lego or whatever medium you’d like, everyone is encouraged to create art!
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#MuseumWeek
March 23-29 2015
7 days of 7 daily Hashtags – But what do each of them mean?

Monday – #secretsMW
Tuesday – #souvenirsMW
Wednesday – #architectureMW
Thursday – #inspirationMW
Friday – #FamilyMW
Saturday – #FavMW
Sunday – #PoseMW

Wednesday – #architectureMW

‘Discover our institution through the history, the beauty and the originality of its construction and building!’

When you visit a museum, take a look at the building that holds the collection.You can share anything related to architecture: paintings of buildings, sculpture of buildings, models of original designs for the museum building, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

#MuseumWeek
March 23-29 2015
7 days of 7 daily Hashtags – But what do each of them mean?

Monday – #secretsMW
Tuesday – #souvenirsMW
Wednesday – #architectureMW
Thursday – #inspirationMW
Friday – #FamilyMW
Saturday – #FavMW
Sunday – #PoseMW

Tuesday – #souvenirsMW

‘Museums and visitors share your souvenirs! From past visits to current, share your treasures from those lovely museums shops.’

Examples : Read the rest of this entry »

Author: #MuseumWeek Coordinator Benjamin Benita & Mar Dixon

#MuseumWeek
March 23-29 2015
7 days of 7 daily Hashtags – But what do each of them mean?

Monday – #secretsMW
Tuesday – #souvenirsMW
Wednesday – #architectureMW
Thursday – #inspirationMW
Friday – #FamilyMW
Saturday – #FavMW
Sunday – #PoseMW

Monday – #secretsMW

‘Go behind the scenes and discover surprising and exclusive contents about the hidden face and stories of our institution.’

Examples : Read the rest of this entry »