Why Museums Matter

This month I’m focusing on the big question: Why Museums Matter. I recently had a wonderful conversation on the Exhibitsmith podcast with Nathan Kemler, Director of Galleries and Collections at the Grand Valley State University Art Museum in Michigan, about Why Museums Matter (and why they still matter). We talked about how museums in the 21st century can't just open their doors and expect people to visit like they could in the past. Today's museum visitors have different reasons for visiting - or not visiting - museums, and Nathan shared some of the creative, unique, and inspiring ways that he and his staff reach out to both the university community and the general public to make everyone feel invited, welcome, and seen.