Museum Management and Curatorship· 2020Q1
Heritage in lockdown: digital provision of memory institutions in the UK and US of America during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Short summary
Memory institutions in the UK and US (n=83) rapidly expanded digital offerings like educational materials and live events during COVID-19 lockdowns to meet public demand for cultural access.
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Key points
- 83 heritage institutions in the UK and USA were surveyed regarding their digital offerings during COVID-19 lockdowns (April-July 2020).
- Institutions expanded digital resources to include educational material, live events, and creative activities.
- The research analyzed the number, type, format, audience, and aims of these digital engagement opportunities.
- Findings indicate areas where museums responded effectively and where changes in approach are suggested.
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Abstract
As the impact of COVID-19 emerged in early 2020 and physical movement was restricted as a public health measure, digital media consumption behaviour changed dramatically. The accelerated move to online consumption increased the urgency for memory institutions such as museums to introduce new ways to digitally experience cultural collections. This research aimed to understand how memory institutions adapted during COVID-19 lockdowns by surveying the existing and novel digital resources that enabled access to cultural heritage organizations. The research was conducted during the UK lockdown period (April-July 2020) when we collected and analysed data from 83 heritage institutions in the UK and in the USA regarding the number, type, format, intended audience and intended aims of digital engagement opportunities they offered. The analysis evidences how different types of memory institutions responded to social need during the lockdown by supporting online visitors with resources such as educational material, live events and creative activities, and highlights where museums have acted effectively and where changed approaches are indicated.<br/>
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Field: Museology
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