Museum Management Research Articles

Exploration of The Preservation of Kamali Baadia Museum and The Philosophical Value of The Dignity of The Seven Buton Sultanes

The Kamali Baadia Museum in Bau-Bau City serves as a key institution in the preservation of cultural heritage and public education. This study aims to analyze the physical preservation of the museum's buildings and collections and highlight the philosophical values contained in its history. Data collection methods used in this study include interviews with museum managers, direct observation of collections and buildings, and review of related documentation. The study results indicate that this museum serves as a place to store artifacts and as an educational vehicle that encourages public awareness of the importance of cultural and historical identity. The concept of Martabat Tujuh reflects the harmony between Islamic teachings and the local culture of the Buton community. Martabat Tujuh emphasizes universal values such as justice, humanity, and local wisdom, which are the basis for social and cultural interactions in the region. Community involvement in the process of preserving cultural heritage is the key to success in maintaining the authenticity of local culture. Through the promotion of the values of Martabat Tujuh, the Kamali Baadia Museum strengthens the community's sense of ownership of their cultural heritage and supports the balance between worldly and afterlife needs. This study provides important insights into the role of museums in educating the public and internalizing cultural values as part of a broader national identity

Art curatorship strategy models: from tradition to contemporaneity

ABSTRACT Art curatorship has been analysed in academic discourse for several decades; however, it has received increased attention in the twenty-first century due to the shifts in curatorial practices and the development of new strategies. This article analyses existing curatorship strategies in the narrow context of museum management and curatorship, specifically the institutional and producing, exploring their functions and the evolving role of the curator in executing these functions, while also discussing both individual and collective curatorship models. Through a comparative analysis of the literature, this study identifies a critical gap in curatorship research, noting that existing curatorial functions are too broad and fail to accurately reflect the curator’s role and competencies leaving a gap in management-oriented approaches. To address this, the article introduces a new mixed curatorship strategy and its model, integrating traditional curatorship with management-driven approaches that emphasize operational and leadership aspects.

I like participatory museums but, how much? Embedding demand-side value in assessing strategies

In contrast to traditional models of unidirectional management, new governance strategies of cultural institutions based on participatory models –grounded on the active involvement of multiple actors in management, programming, production and innovation– have gained importance over the last few years. Our aim is to evaluate a participatory approach action programme for a sample of museums, embedding the value allocated by the museum community (users and beneficiaries) to the whole model and to the different participatory strategies. We first identify four main areas of participation (collaborative co-governance, creative co-production, social co-innovation, and technological co-innovation), which in turn are divided into four specific options ranked from the highest to the lowest degree of engagement. We also add a fifth dimension –a price vector– which serves as a payment vehicle to estimate the willingness to pay for the model and options. Non-market goods valuation techniques –contingent valuation and discrete choice experiment– are used to estimate the value allocated by the museum community to participatory strategies. Results show that citizens still rely more on cultural management and programming led by museum managers, rather than being involved in their design and guidance, although they do appreciate the possibilities of being involved in the dimensions of social actions and technological innovation.

Handling the open culture dilemma in museum management: an exploratory interdisciplinary study

Handling the open culture dilemma in museum management: an exploratory interdisciplinary study

PENGELOLAAN KOLEKSI MUSEUM MUSIK INDONESIA BERBASIS APLIKASI OPEN SOURCE

The Indonesian Music Museum stores various music collections in the form of cassettes, compact discs, vinyl records, and music-related books. This self-managed museum has the potential to become an institution that stores musical works from various countries. Management has been carried out properly, starting from inventory of collections to registration, but still manually. The implementation of the Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS), which is an open source based application, is one solution for managing collections more quickly and making it possible to access them remotely. The method used in this research is a qualitative study using observations and interviews so that it can produce an appropriate management system for the museum. The main informants are museum managers who are considered to understand the metadata needs of their museum collections. All results of observations and interviews are used as guidelines in determining any changes to the applications used to manage collections at the Indonesian Music Museum. This research produces an open source application-based museum collection inventory system. Several changes and adjustments were made to this application so that it could be implemented in the museum. Terms referring to library collections were changed and adapted to the use of terms relevant to music collections. The grouping of collections based on music genres and artists' regions of origin which is usually carried out by the museum is still maintained to become the characteristic of this museum itself. The Indonesian Music Museum can implement this application in a sustainable and long-term manner. Using this system helps the museum to obtain data records of collections and their movements, as well as inventory data on collections currently owned.

Key Determinants of Visitor Satisfaction and Post- Visit Intentions at a Museum in the Kruger National Park, South Africa

Museums preserve and present valued historical artifacts, information, and displays to an information-hungry tourism market. As such, they play a crucial role in the tourism industry, serving as pertinent leisure attractions in many destinations. It is therefore important for management to identify the key determinants that lead to tourist satisfaction and to tourists’ intention to return in future. This knowledge could assist management in making the informed strategic decisions for sustaining such attractions. Very little research has been conducted on this aspect in terms of museums in South Africa, leaving numerous unanswered questions about tourists’ experiences, the perceived quality of sites and tourists’ satisfaction with sites, which ultimately impact their intention to return. A quantitative survey was conducted at the Stevenson-Hamilton Knowledge Resource Centre and Museum (Skukuza Museum) in the Kruger National Park, where a total of 164 responses were obtained. Eight hypotheses were formulated and tested by utilizing Spearman’s correlation, investigating visitor expectations, experience, perceived quality, satisfaction, pleasure, confirmation and visitor intent. The results confirm the hypothesis that when tourists’ expectations are met, they experience a positive service experience and perceive the high quality. When tourists derive pleasure and satisfaction from the visit, they usually commit to a follow-up visit. The results of this study provide a basis for museum management, public sector visitor attractions, employees and academia to further develop these museums as successful visitor attractions.

Strategic management of rural art museums in southern Zhejiang province, China: A mixed approach

Restoration of rural art museums in southern Zhejiang is important for regional and national development. Therefore, this study focuses on the strategic management issues of rural art museums in southern Zhejiang in the context of revitalization. This research sets three objectives: (1) to study and analyze rural art museums; (2) to synthesize strategic management; and (3) to create, propose, and define strategic management. This study used a mixed approach, with 300 stakeholders from five rural art museums in southern Zhejiang. The results show that elements of the strategic management model for rural art museums in southern Zhejiang Province can be determined. From the second objective, it is possible to formulate and implement a strategic management model in accordance with empirical data. An operational manual was developed and divided into 15 items for the strategic management of rural art museums that could be adapted to the southern region of Zhejiang Province. However, based on the questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and field visits, the average satisfaction with the level of rural art museum management was 3.27, with a standard deviation of 1.32. The average satisfaction score for the exhibition was 3.27 with a standard deviation of 1.38. Similarly, the average overall satisfaction with rural art museum was 3.4 with a standard deviation of 1.23. This study provides theoretical support and practical recommendations for strategic management of rural art museums. This study provides valuable insights into rural art museum research across the country. It also opens up new perspectives for the study of regional relations within the academic community and increases the depth and breadth of academic discussions.

Exploration and Practice of Utilizing Stomatology Museums As a Vehicle to Support Education

The museums of stomatology provide important support for integrated education, bearing the responsibility and mission of cultural education. Serving as a vehicle of education, stomatology museums are an integral part of theoretical and ethical education. This article introduces the current development status of stomatology museums in China. Herein, we presented an overview of the development strategies for the construction of stomatology museums in China from the perspectives of becoming incorporated in the national museum management system, establishing an evaluation system for cultural artifacts of stomatology, conducting a national survey of movable cultural relics, and conducting historical research on cultural relics in museums. A development strategy for utilizing stomatology museums in China as a vehicle for education has been proposed from the perspectives of promoting the improvement of museum curation skills, establishing interactive activities in museums, promoting research and study tours in stomatology museums, establishing itinerant exhibitions, developing cultural and creative products for museums, and promoting digital construction of museums. This article will help explore new growth points for the development of stomatology museums in the new era.

Management of West Kalimantan Provincial Museum in Supporting History Learning

Management of West Kalimantan Provincial Museum in Supporting History Learning

Visitors’ Perception towards Heritage Museum Management: An Empirical Study on Varendra Research Museum

The primary goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of museum management based on visitors' knowledge. This paper presents a conceptual framework for visitors’ knowledge of museum in the eyes of management. It then examines a heritage museum in Bangladesh. In this quantitative research, we have collected data from 235 students who have visited Varendra Research Museum (VRM) at least once using random convenient sampling technique and the questionnaire is designed in structured way using 5-point Likert scale. It is concluded that management support, management communication, guide efficiency and display of objects play most important role to increase knowledge of the visitors. But the presence of a security system does not exert a noteworthy impact on knowledge when integrated into the model. The current study will aid key stakeholders in developing a clear understanding and practical application of the concept.

The typology of drones-based initiatives by Italian museums

ABSTRACT This study explores the emerging role of drones in museum management, with a special focus on the Italian context. Despite their prevalent use in other fields, drones remain underexplored in the museum sector outside of their archaeological applications. This study develops a comprehensive typology of drone applications in museums, with the aim of providing a roadmap for both academics and practitioners. In a multiple case study conducted across 18 Italian museums, the authors interviewed directors and staff involved in 34 drone-based projects. The findings reveal the diverse applications of drones, from marketing and heritage conservation to security and research, highlighting their potential to add value to heritage assets and visitor experiences. This paper also discusses the organisational implications of drone technology in museums, including strategy integration, privacy concerns and opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration.

Measuring the relationship between museum attributes and visitors: An application of topic model on museum online reviews.

In recent years, cultural tourism has increasingly embraced museum visits. Museums serve as both cultural heritage guardians and integral parts of tourist destinations, significantly impacting visitor satisfaction and experience. Moreover, online museum reviews have become a crucial indicator of museum service quality, visitor experience, and public feedback in the digital age. An analysis of online reviews on major tourism websites and social media platforms can assist museums in developing appropriate management strategies. This study employed the structural topic model (STM) to analyze online museum reviews, identifying three primary attributes of museums and visitors' personal experiences, as well as 19 sub-attributes. The study confirmed that core offerings have a positive impact on visitor experience and satisfaction, while peripheral services and overall ambiance are also positively related to visitor experience and satisfaction. Furthermore, the results of structural equation modeling demonstrated that visitors' personal experiences have a positive impact on satisfaction. The results of structural equation modeling analysis support all seven hypothesized relationships. These findings will assist museum managers in developing effective management strategies and future plans.

Preserving cultural narratives: the quest for museum archives in the Netherlands

The current situation in Dutch museum archives is heavily influenced by developments in the museum sector in recent decades. The privatization of Dutch museums in the 1990s and the subsequent variations in legal character among these institutions has resulted in inconsistent management structures and inexplicit legal obligations, which have slowed the development of a cohesive approach to the management of museum archives in the Netherlands. Research conducted by Roosmarijn Ubink into the current state of information and archive management in the Dutch museum sector has revealed a structural lack of resources and frameworks for the management of museums’ institutional archives. Beginning in 2022, museum archivists and information professionals in the Netherlands have come together to respond to this situation.

Documenting the museum: a look at the SPECTRUM standard L

The SPECTRUM standard, developed by the Collections Trust in the United Kingdom, aims to enhance the documentation and management of museum and institutional collections, ensuring consistency, accessibility, interoperability, and preservation. This article investigates the application of the SPECTRUM standard in the documentation and cataloging of cultural heritage objects, focusing on its significance in the representation, preservation, organization, and access to museum collections. The methodology of this study involves a theoretical approach centered on the literature review and the analysis of the Collections Trust's technical documentation, aiming to obtain an in-depth understanding of the SPECTRUM standard, including its guidelines, purposes and impacts on the documentation and management of museum collections. By adhering to the guidelines of SPECTRUM, museums can establish standardized cataloging practices, facilitating effective comparisons, research, and collaborations among institutions. The study seeks to address persistent challenges, such as the lack of standardization and difficulty in interoperability, proposing solutions provided by the SPECTRUM standard to promote transparency and facilitate access to diverse cultural heritage. Furthermore, the article highlights SPECTRUM as a fundamental tool to broaden accessibility and discovery of cultural heritage, promoting data interoperability, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of collections. Ultimately, the adoption of the SPECTRUM standard is presented to simplify the comprehensive, standardized, and responsible representation of cultural heritage objects, enriching research, study, and collective understanding of shared heritage.

Sistem Penyimpanan Kemuseuman

The storage system is essential forining, preserving,ining and managing the museum's collection. The aim of this research is to develop and evaluate effective, secure, and accessible storage systems for a wide range of museum collections. The research also focuses on analyzing the storage systems of humanity and covers theories and concepts related to the management and organization of valuable collections in museums. In this research we use methods of study of descriptive literature. We collect and analyze data from a variety of literary sources, including books, journals, and study reports related to this research topic. This research shows that the storage system of humanity consists of several important parts, such as planning, organization, management, and supervision. We also found many principles and approaches used in museums to ensure that valuable collections are of high quality and secure. This research forms the basis for the development of a more efficient, efficient and high-quality human storage system, as it answers a number of unanswered questions about the system's development. The result is that this study provides a general overview of the storage system of art and shows that many aspects that need to be optimized in the management of collections are valuable in the museum. And it shows that the use of a digital storage system not only improves operational efficiency but also reduces the risk of damage to the collection. It also allows museum managers to access the collection data faster and more accurately. In addition, it is proven that the use of proper storage materials protects the physical condition of the collection from environmental damage such as extreme humidity and temperatures.

Trends in Technology Integration in University Museums in Indonesia: Opportunities and Challenges

This research aims to explore technology integration within university museums in Indonesia, focusing on preserving original artifacts while leveraging technological advancements. Adopting a qualitative approach, the study conducted in-depth interviews and open-ended questionnaires at six university museums across Indonesia. The findings reveal that university museums in Indonesia generally possess valuable collections of original artifacts that require preservation. Technology is crucial in supporting the museums' business processes, enhancing preservation and visitor engagement. Museum managers are driven to develop their institutions by seizing various opportunities presented by technological advancements despite facing several challenges. This study underscores the importance of technology in the evolution of university museums in Indonesia, highlighting the proactive measures taken by museum managers to overcome obstacles and achieve their development targets.

Pengaruh crowdsourcing dan representasi koleksi terhadap kredibilitas informasi pada museum di Indonesia

Introduction. This research analyzes the influence of crowdsourcing and representation on the credibility of museum information in Indonesia. The aim of the research is to identify the effect of crowdsourcing on credibility, the effect of representation on credibility, the effect of crowdsourcing and representation on credibility. Data Collection Methods. This research used a quantitative approach to test the relationship between three variables, namely the crowdsourcing variable (X1) and representation (X2) and the credibility variable (Y). The data collection method used a questionnaire distributed to museum managers who have implemented the crowdsourcing concept. Data Analysis. The research results were processed using SPSS v26. Analysis models used were Descriptive Analysis, Classic Assumption Test, Regression Test, Correlation T Test, F Test, and Coefficient of Determination. Results and Discussion. The research results show: 1) crowdsourcing has a positive effect on credibility. 2) representation has a positive effect on credibility. 3) crowdsourcing and representation have a positive effect on credibility Conclusion. The three variables have a significant influence on each other. Crowdsourcing and collection representation influence the credibility of museum collection information in Indonesia.

Social inequality determines science museums attendance in Latin America: a quantitative analysis of data from seven countries

ABSTRACT This paper examines cultural engagement with science in Latin America based on probabilistic models derived from quantitative data gathered on public perceptions of science. We explore the influence of social stratification and contextual factors -gender, age, education, socioeconomic level, and interest in science, among others- on visiting science museums in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, and Paraguay. The data suggest that museum attendance is subject to the same social determinants affecting other cultural practices. The position individuals occupy in society mediates their opportunities and subjective dispositions. Cultural participation in science is stratified by social inequalities, marginalizing the most unprotected social classes: citizens with lower levels of education and income, the elderly, women, and people living outside large cities and urban areas. This evidence challenges the management and communication of science museums: Inequalities question participatory democracy efforts and transform cultural engagement into a matter of equity and social justice.

Predictors of Adopting a Sustainability Policy in Museums

Predictors of Adopting a Sustainability Policy in Museums

Information Literacy: Utilization of Taman Budaya and Museum UPT Towards Motivation for Learning History

Information literacy learning is very important for teachers and students to improve understanding and skills related to digital media. Learning activities and motivation become triggers for certain behaviors and attitudes and giving a resistance orientation will lead to persistence and not giving up easily getting results. This research introduces museums to students as a learning resource and reference. This type of research is qualitative. The public is invited to participate in interviews and observations, providing information, opinions and perceptions to understand social phenomena from one's point of view. The results show the extent to which management of cultural parks and museums encourages the use of information technology to attract visitors to educational institutions. Providing detailed information about museum collections and exhibits related to historical themes can help curators of cultural parks and museums motivate students to learn more. This is useful for engineering practitioners because it assists the public in exploring museum collections through newspapers, brochures, magazines, websites of cultural parks and museums, as well as online social media.