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Running a museumTe whakahaere i te muhiama

Manage your institution with skill, whether you’re starting small or growing fast, by following these best-practice guidelines for running a museum.

Exhibition development

Create engaging exhibitions using Kiwi ingenuity and modest budgets.

Accessibility for Museums and Galleries

This resource guide provides a foundation to support museums to deliver an increasingly accessible experience for all members of our Deaf communities and tāngata whaikaha (people with disabilities).

Setting up a museum

Prepare for the challenges of setting up a new museum or gallery.

Legal compliance

Information on common legal issues for museums and galleries, including tax and copyright.

Governance and leadership

Consult our guides on governing museums and galleries, and providing strategic leadership.

Staff and volunteer management

Manage and train your museum’s staff and volunteers.

Customer service

Improve visitors’ experiences and measure customer satisfaction.

Bicultural development

Work towards partnerships in accordance with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Marketing, visitor research, and museum evaluation

Increase your museum’s reach with cost-effective marketing and communications, and evaluate your museum to see if it’s reaching your target audience.

Funding and sponsorship

Find funding for your museum or gallery, and increase your chances of being funded.