Ep. 46 — Museums in the Movies
On this special Halloween episode, Amy looks at how Hollywood portrays museums in movies. From the Sanderson Witch Museum in Hocus Pocus to exhibits that come to life in Night at the Museum, she shares lighthearted takeaways for museum professionals about storytelling, engagement, and using pop culture to inspire programming and marketing. Grab your popcorn and your pumpkin spice latte and enjoy this spooky cinematic detour!
Key Takeaways:
Museums are Magical – Seasonal or themed programming can make your collections feel magical.
Storytelling Brings Artifacts to Life – Characters, adventures, and humor in films remind us that artifacts have stories too and emphasizing these stories makes them more engaging for visitors.
Your Space is Part of Your Brand.
Links from the Episode:
Hocus Pocus: IMDb
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian: IMDb
Thomas Crown Affair: IMDb
National Treasure: IMDb
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: IMDb
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: IMDb
