In this episode, Amy explores what it really means to be a community museum and why becoming a trusted, welcoming space doesn’t require a huge budget or a blockbuster exhibit. From button trades to community curators, she shares real-life examples of small museums creating big belonging. Amy also unpacks the idea that “every museum is a community museum” and shares the story of one of her favorite museums, the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. 

This is part of Amy’s Summer Book Club series based on her free ebook, “Getting Visitors Through Your Museum’s Doors: Building Connection in a Noisy World.”

Links from the Episode:

• Download a free copy of the ebook: www.lovemymuseum.com/ebook
• Learn more about the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
• Listen to the rest of the series:

https://www.lovemymuseum.com/podcast/summerbookclub

https://www.lovemymuseum.com/podcast/everybody-knows-your-name

More Free Resources for Museums:

• Museum Planning Calendar
• Museum Metrics Template

About the host: 

Amy Kehs is a brand strategist and communications expert for museums. She has owned Kehs Communications since 2000 and has worked for the most renowned and well-loved museums in Washington, D.C. Her goal is to ensure that museums thrive into the next century and she hopes people will come to love museums as much as she does. Her proven process sets up proactive communication habits for museums, cultivating relationships with visitors who will want to return and bring a friend. Want to talk more? Click this link to book a call.