Well-being in Museums: From Research to Practice​

Join us to discuss how museums can support community and staff well-being in practical, sustainable ways. This session will explore key findings from Becky Jefcoate’s UK Arts Council-funded research and offer actionable strategies for museums of all sizes.​ What to expectWe’ll discuss a variety of well-being-related topics, including: • Entry points for implementing well-being initiatives in your museum • Pros and cons of different approaches, including potential pitfalls to avoid • Strategies for making a compelling business case to gain organizational buy-in • Practical examples of how museums are using their unique assets to support well-being • The connection between well-being initiatives and visitor engagement Agenda• Transition: 5 minutes of reflection and writing on a key question related to well-being in museums • Presentation: Becky will share highlights from her examination of how museums are trying to support well-being today • Discussion: A brief interview with Becky • Q&A: Session participants can ask questions to help them think through how findings might apply to their workplace Who Should AttendThis session is for museum professionals interested in: • Developing well-being programs for visitors or staff • Aligning well-being initiatives with strategic priorities • Understanding the latest research on museums and mental health​ About Becky JefcoateBecky is a museum leader, consultant, and researcher based at the University of Cambridge. She's currently researching 'Museums for Wellbeing and Happiness' and has recently completed an Arts Council-funded study of museums in the USA and Canada. With extensive experience in museum leadership and creative programming, Becky has led transformative projects at the Cartoon Museum and Wells Maltings. She has also developed interpretive and audience engagement initiatives for major UK institutions including English Heritage, National Trust, Royal Opera House, and the Museum of London. RegistrationGeneral admission: $20 Supporting and Museum Members: Free If you’re a Supporting or Museum Member and you’d like to attend this session, comment on this event or email [email protected]. We’ll add you to the RSVP list. Can’t make it? The session recording will be available in the Progress Insights space.