Here are five ways that museums can use video to benefit their exhibitions

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Museums are cultural institutions that offer a window into history, art, and science. They provide a great way to educate, inspire and entertain the public. But the COVID-19 pandemic has put additional pressure on museums galleries, forcing them to innovate and adapt in order to stay connected with their audiences.

One way that museums have been able to continue serving the public is through the use of video content. Virtual tours allow visitors to explore the museum's exhibits and collections from the comfort of their own homes or convey to potential visitors what is on offer. This allows museums to continue engaging with their audiences, even when they are unable to visit in person.

Here are five ways that museums can use video to benefit their exhibitions:

1. Creating virtual tours: virtual video tours can allow visitors to explore the museum's exhibits and collections from the comfort of their own homes. This can help to increase accessibility and generate additional revenue for the museum.
2. Enhancing the visitor experience: Museums can use video to provide visitors with an in-depth, immersive experience that helps them to better understand and appreciate the exhibits and collections. For example, a video that provides background information about an exhibit or that allows visitors to hear from curators or other experts can be a valuable addition to the visitor experience.
3. Providing context: Video can be a powerful tool for providing context and background information about an exhibit. For example, a video that tells the story of how an exhibit came to be or that explores the historical or cultural context of the exhibit can help visitors to better understand and appreciate the exhibit.
4. Documenting special events and programming: Museums can use video to document and promote special events and programming that they offer, such as lectures, workshops, or live performances. This can help to attract more visitors and generate additional revenue for the museum.
5. Use video to promote the museum: Museums can use video to promote the museum, its collections, and its events. This may include creating videos that introduce the museum to a wider audience, show off the collections and the interesting stories behind it, and engage the audiences by creating a series of videos for social media platforms and website.

In general, video can be a very useful tool for museums in many ways, not only in exhibitions but also on the website and social media platforms, helping to increase audience engagement, encourage repeat visits, and promote the museum's brand.

We've been privileged to work with several forward thinking museums and galleries and really appreciate the opportunity to exercise our creative thinking. If you'd like to find out more, please feel feel to contact us or visit our website for more information.

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