Hello. I’m Claire Bown.
I’m the founder of Thinking Museum® and author of The Art Engager. For over 15 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 AAM, and MuseumNext to ICOM CECA.
