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There are so many attractions and activities that museums must compete with nowadays. The list is virtually endless, from markets to music festivals to cooking classes to craft lessons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, footfall is down. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, one of the largest museums in the world, attracted only half the number of visitors in the past couple of years. Attendance dropped from 6.48 million in 2019 to 3.21 million in 2022<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it: it\u2019s only in Hollywood movies that museum exhibitions come to life. With some creative thinking, you can breathe new life into your marketing strategy and boost footfall. Here\u2019s how. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Museum Marketing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Museum marketing involves more than merely advertising your institution and exhibitions to tourists. It includes an in-depth look at your target audience (you\u2019ll find it can appeal to more than just tourists) and their needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on this, you\u2019ll develop a strategic approach that uses various platforms and strategies to engage with them and encourage them to visit and return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do You Need a Marketing Plan for Your Museum?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike many other industries, most museums haven\u2019t yet rebounded after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a survey completed by the American Alliance of Museums (AMA), in partnership with Wilkening Consulting, 6 out of 10<\/a> museums still experience pandemic-related financial losses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To change this number, museums must get more visitors through their doors. They need to amplify their marketing efforts, and a marketing plan will identify the most cost-effective strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Creative Museum Marketing Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re marketing a tangible product, you can highlight its features. However, advertising an experience, such as a museum visit, requires ideas like the following that can connect with audiences emotionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Send UGC-Powered Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Email marketing remains one of the most cost-effective marketing channels. A monthly email newsletter reflecting on past events and sharing details about upcoming events is easy to create.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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When writing about past events, ensure that you add user-generated content (UGC)<\/strong><\/a>. This way, readers can see exactly what they missed out on. Then, to give them another reason to visit the next event, discounts or other types of offers can sweeten the deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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