Nature. Books. Travel. These are three of the most-cited activities that museum-goers say spark their imaginations. Find out more in our latest #DataStory: https://lnkd.in/eYVJrxMy American Alliance of Museums
Wilkening Consulting
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Seattle, WA 697 followers
Museum audience research firm helping museums navigate a rapidly changing society.
About us
We are an audience research firm specializing in museums and the informal learning/cultural sector. By leading the Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, we provide the museum field with deep research on museum-goers on issues that matter to museums: visitor attitudes towards inclusion; responses to the COVID-19 pandemic; attitudes towards climate change content; mental health and wellbeing outcomes; and belonging. We also provide custom research for organizations seeking deeper insights on issues challenging them.
- Website
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http://wilkeningconsulting.com
External link for Wilkening Consulting
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA
- Type
- Self-Owned
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- audience research, museums, informal learning, attitudes towards DEAI, science centers, and public gardens
Locations
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Seattle, WA 98199, US
Employees at Wilkening Consulting
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Noël Koehn, Ph.D.
Research, Strategy, Connection, Engagement | Rational Optimist
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Jessica Strube
Senior Research and Project Manager at Wilkening Consulting
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Dylan Wilkening
Certified Residential Appraiser at Wilkening Appraisal Service LLC
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Jessica Strube
Project and Engagement Manager at Wilkening Consulting
Updates
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💥 What an exciting lineup for the third day of the CoMuseum Conference in Thessaloniki at the Megaron Concert Hall! It’s a fantastic opportunity for professionals, enthusiasts, and advocates in the cultural sector to engage with cutting-edge topics and transformative ideas. Here’s a quick recap of the agenda: 💬 Panel Discussion: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Festivals Focus: Integrating DEIA principles into festivals to foster societal trust, bridge divides, and amplify diverse voices. Speakers: 🔵 Liam Browne & Seán Doran (ULYSSES European Odyssey, Ireland) 🔵Maria Papasotiri (Thessaloniki Cinema Museum) Moderator: Dr. Prodromos Monastiridis (Marketing Director, Thessaloniki Concert Hall) 💬 Fireside Chat: Community Engagement Initiatives Focus: Sharing innovative methods for cultural co-creation that mirrors community identities and needs. Speakers: 🔵Monxo López (Museum of the City of New York) 🔵Latent Community (Interdisciplinary artist duo) 💬 Panel Discussion: Disability and Accessibility in Museums and Cultural Organizations Focus: Strategies for enhancing inclusivity and accessibility in cultural spaces. Speakers: 🔵Annalisa Trasatti (Museo Tattile Statale Omero, Italy) 🔵Elias Mastoras (Founder, A Ball for All) 🔵Dr. Anastasia Samara (Inclusive Lines, Greece) Moderator: Angelos N. Vassos (Director, "Now" Creativity Platform) 💬 Reflections on CoMuseum 2024 Focus: Insights, challenges, and emerging themes from the conference. Speakers: 🔵Susie Wilkening (Wilkening Consulting, U.S.) 🔵Lizzy Moriarty (Museums Revisited, British Council, UK) Maria Vlachou, Founding member and Executive Director, Acesso Cultura, Portugal will also join us online! 👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://thecomuseum.org/ ⚡ Seats: Limited availability ⚡ Organised by The Benaki Museum, U.S. EMBASSY ATHENS, British Council Greece - in collaboration with British Embassy Athens, the Norwegian Embassy in Athens and Μέγαρο Μουσικής Θεσσαλονίκης / Thessaloniki Concert Hall #museumsandtrust #TheBenakiMuseum #USEmbassyAthens #BritishCouncilGreece #MuseumsRevisited
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Sign up today for the 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers and guarantee the same base rate than for the 2026 survey. To enroll: https://lnkd.in/e9Mkchsv American Alliance of Museums @ASMG2025
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MUSEUMS AND COMMUNITY Learn how the perceptions of community influence museum-going attitudes 🙏 Catch Susie Wilkening , Wilkening Consulting at The CoMuseum Conference 2024 under the theme Museums and Trust 🗓️ 4 - 6 December, 2024 at the Benaki Museum/Pireos 138 in Athens, and the Thessaloniki Concert Hall. (with live streaming) Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more exciting updates! The CoMuseum is organised by The Benaki Museum US Embassy in Athens #britishcouncilgreece British Council Eleni Alexaki Sofia Chandaka Maria Papaioannou #comuseum2024 #britishcouncilgreece #museumsandtrust #thebenakimuseum #USEmbassyAthens #MuseumsRevisited
Museum practicitioners recognize the importance of community engagement and connection . . . but do museum-goers? Learn how the perceptions of community influence museum-going attitudes in our very latest Data Story. https://lnkd.in/eFirCfnZ American Alliance of Museums
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It's certainly puzzling, but a small number of surveyed museum-goers responded negatively to imaginative thinking in museums. If you want to know more about this segment, download the full length infograhic of our latest #DataStory: https://lnkd.in/eTHJg7ke American Alliance of Museums
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Survey questions reveal so much--especially when they are customized for your museum and your visitors. We offer a wide range of thoughtful inquiries available as add-ons for your Survey. Enroll in the Annual Survey of Museum-Goers here: https://lnkd.in/e9Mkchsv American Alliance of Museums @ASMG2025
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Museums are certainly places of learning, and learning requires imagination! Read our latest Data Story for an introduction to our research on museums and imagination. Click this link to download a full length infographic: https://lnkd.in/egw6rEgT American Alliance of Museums
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Wonder how other museums stack up to yours? We provide comparative data by museum budget, location, content type . . . and more! Enroll here: https://lnkd.in/e9Mkchsv American Alliance of Museums #ASMG2025
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It's no suprise that homeschoolers visit museums, but what sort of experiences are they looking for? Learn more about homeschooling families and museums in our latest #DataStory Follow the link for a full-length infographic: https://lnkd.in/eXwdPDpD American Alliance of Museums
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Museums participating in the Annual Survey get a lot for their money--most importantly valuable data illustrated in easy-to-read terms. The data can be used to inform boards, or even demonstrate relevance to grantors or funders. Enroll today by following this link: https://lnkd.in/e9Mkchsv American Alliance of Museums #ASMG2025