Presenter(s)
Emily Bentley, Museums Director, Kanab City
Elisha Condie, Visitor Services and Programs Assistant, Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts
Jenna Ehlinger, Museum Manager, Chare Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts
Hayley Noble, Executive Director, Latah County Historical Society
Museums in historic buildings come with their own set of challenges such as accessibility, environmental concerns in collections, and ongoing building maintenance. Because of these issues, our "wins" or measures of success often look different from those museums in purpose-built, modern facilities. Explore how reframing those metrics can demonstrate relevance to your community, improve staff mental health, and celebrate the unique things historic buildings can offer that more traditional museums often cannot.