On this special Halloween episode, Amy looks at how Hollywood portrays museums in movies. From the Sanderson Witch Museum in Hocus Pocus to exhibits that come to life in Night at the Museum, she shares lighthearted takeaways for museum professionals about storytelling, engagement, and using pop culture to inspire programming and marketing. Grab your popcorn and your pumpkin spice latte and enjoy this spooky cinematic detour!

Links from the Episode:

• Hocus Pocus: IMDb
• Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian: IMDb
• Thomas Crown Affair: IMDb
• National Treasure: IMDb
• Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: IMDb
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier: IMDb

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.