Historical Museum of Crete podcast series

Project description

The Historical Museum of Crete created a series of podcasts that tell the story of the museum's collections, enriching the experience of people who, until the outbreak of the pandemic, visited the museum in the traditional way. The project aimed to stay in touch with its audience and enrich their museum experience using innovative digital tools.

Information about the project

Place of implementation
Historical Museum of Crete

Target group
Recipients of the museum, including people living far from the museum, as well as existing visitors.

Information about the institution

Historical Museum of Crete
The institution responsible for the implementation of the project, committed to creating new ways of communicating with the public.

Background and objectives of the project

History of the project
The podcast series was created as part of the museum's digital activities, starting with the second lockdown until the publication of the first episode in April 2021. The project was part of the Museum Comes to You campaign.

Objectives
The goal of the project was to enrich the museum experience and engage the audience, including people who, for various reasons, could not visit the museum in person.

Success factors

• Use of digital tools that allowed the project to reach a wider audience.
• Innovative approach to communicating with audiences through podcasts, using special recording equipment and hosting platforms.

Funding

The project was implemented as an internal production of the museum, using its resources.

Contact information

Institution: the Historical Museum of Crete
Address: Dom A. and M. Kalokairinos, 27 Sofoklis Venizelou / 7 Lysimahou Kalokairinou, 71202 Heraklion, Crete
Contact person: Angeliki Mpaltatzi; contact: info@historical-museum.gr
Link to good practice: Historical Museum of Crete podcast