ExhibiTricks: A Museum/Exhibit/Design Blog

"Tricks of the Trade" about Exhibits (and Museums.)
Useful information and resources for museum exhibition design and exhibit development.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Revisiting "Staff over Stuff"

Every so often, I revisit an old ExhibiTricks post and think, "Yep — still true. Maybe even more true now." That's exactly wh...

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Your Museum and America's Big Birthday Party

July 4, 2026, is coming fast — and it's not just for history museums. The U.S. 250th anniversary is one of those rare cultural moments w...

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Take It Inside! When Museums Bring the Great Outdoors In

Museum visitors want to DO things. Preferably, things that are slightly surprising, a little bit physical, and things they may not be able ...

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Where are Your Museum's "Fans" on Super Bowl Sunday?

Super Bowl Sunday will be a great day to visit your local museum --- because it will be even quieter than usual. Why are so many people, ev...

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Save Our Signs and Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian Rally to Preserve Public History

Real history isn't always comfortable. And right now, that's exactly why it needs protecting. Two grassroots initiatives, Save Our S...

Thursday, January 22, 2026

New Year, New Exhibits Approaches

You know that exhibit in your museum? The one with the hand crank that stopped working last July? Or the touchscreen that's been display...

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