Hello. I’m Claire Bown.
I’m the founder of Thinking Museum® and author of The Art Engager. For over 14 years, I’ve partnered with museums, galleries, and cultural organisations worldwide to transform their visitor experiences.
I work with organisations through customised training workshops, strategic consulting, and as a speaker for conferences and events – all designed to help you create more meaningful connections between your visitors and your collection.
Here’s how we can work together…
TRAINING AND CONSULTING
I work with museum, heritage and gallery teams worldwide, designing customised in-person and online sessions. I bring fresh perspectives and practical strategies, like The Thinking Museum® Approach and slow looking, to help you engage audiences in new ways. Book me to consult on a project or exhibition, or to design and facilitate workshops and training for your team.
SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS
My conference keynotes and workshops are always interactive and participative – no passive lectures here! I share fresh perspectives and practical strategies on engaging with objects, art, ideas and museums, slow looking and curiosity. I’ve presented at major conferences worldwide, from MuseumNext to ICOM CECA.
1-TO-1 SUPPORT
Limited availability for individual coaching sessions with museum professionals and cultural educators.
