Museums and Censorship
The curatorial independence of museums has been increasingly in the news. While donor influence over museum content has periodically drawn scrutiny, political influence has become far more prominent and concerning over the past two years.
Inclusive Content in Uncertain Times
DEAI. It has continued to stay in the headlines for the past few years and the political discourse around the topic has remained heated. Last year, we asked whether all that political pressure on DEAI reflects a shift in public opinion. The short answer is still no.
Museum Visitation: Demographics of U.S. Museum-Goers
Who goes to museums? The answer depends on what we mean by goes. Looking at frequent museum-goers alone tells us only part of the story.
When we include people who visit museums less often, many demographic gaps shrink dramatically. Some disappear altogether.
2026 Annual Survey of Museum Goers: Purpose and Methodology (Update)
This fall, as we begin to share results from the 2026 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, we want to back up and share the purpose and methodology of this research.
Trust and Responsibility to Community, Part 6: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Museums
Trust and Responsibility to Community, Part 5: Tracking Trust in Museums
Amid misinformation, polarization, and shifting public confidence, one thing is clear: Museums are still trusted. Our five-year tracking shows that trust in museums has increased since 2021 and remains strong across political affiliations. When national systems feel uncertain, people still turn to local institutions for stability. Museums are holding that space.
Trust and Responsibility to Community, Part 4: Trusting Museums in Fraught Times
Trust and Responsibility to Community, Part 3: Supporting Credibility and Trust in Museums
Trust and Responsibility to Community, Part 2: Responsibility to Community
Trust and Responsibility to Community, Part 1: Shared Community Values
