MarchofMuseums

🚨 Open Cockpit Day – March 15! 🚨 We’re excited to have B-25J "Killer B" as the replacement for Tico Belle! Huge thanks to Tom Reilly for this opportunity. Join us 09:00-16:00 at Valiant Air Command, Inc. to explore this WWII icon! #VACWarbirds #B25Mitchell

Mark your calendars for the Opening Reception of "Ancestral Lines," an exhibition crafted in collaboration with the Fiber Artists Miami Association (FAMA), showcasing the work of over 60 talented members! #fiberarts #southfloridaarts #browardarts

Do you have virtual collections or exhibits on your website? Point us toward one.#MarchOfMuseums

What is your museum doing to diversity your collection? #MarchOfMuseums

Is there a local landmark, tourist spot, historical marker, or other attraction near your museum or just well-known in your community? Or is there a hidden gem known only to locals? Do you do anything to highlight these local treasures? #MarchOfMuseums

Let’s look at both ends of the museum spectrum—what’s the oldest thing in your collection? And what is your most recent acquisition? #MarchOfMuseums

From school trips to rental facilities to admiring art and history, museums provide valuable resources to their communities. Do you offer creative ways to use your museum’s space beyond just the normal visit? #MarchOfMuseums

Does your institution offer souvenir items or other branded swag for giveaway or purchase? What’s your most popular item? #MarchOfMuseums

Do you have a “selfie spot” or a place that people love to pose for pics? #MarchOfMuseums

March is National Caffeine Awareness month. Does your museum offer a coffee shop, snack bar, or other amenities for visitors to enjoy? #MarchOfMuseums

What is your largest object? #MarchOfMuseums

Do you have art in your collection? Show us some. Or if not, is there any interesting art in nearby public spaces? #MarchOfMuseums

What’s a surprising fact about your museum? #MarchOfMuseums

Today is the first day of Spring. Show us something from your collection with a floral or botanical motif. #MarchOfMuseums

Today is the first day of Spring. Show us something from your collection with a floral or botanical motif. #MarchOfMuseums

The 3rd full week of March is National Introverts Week. Do you have a place where people can get away from the crowds and enjoy some time with themselves? #MarchOfMuseums

Florida has been a US territory for over 200 years. Do you have anything in your collections from this period of history? #MarchOfMuseums (floridamemory.com/items/show/323…)

Local communities often have community celebrations or outdoor festivals. Do you participate? How does your museum and/or institution reach out beyond your four walls to support these events? Share stories and pictures from your last outreach event. #MarchOfMuseums