In this episode I meet Lizzie Dunford, Director of Jane Austen's House, in Hampshire UK - the final home of world famous novelist Jane Austen.  Listen in to find out how effective use of social media has helped Jane Austen's House to increase visitor numbers and generate income without selling out their values or putting the collections at risk. We  also talk about the impact of the pandemic, extending curation outside the museum and  taking time out to think, plan and create flow charts! Recorded in April 2025. We're on Insta!  Follow me: @makemeamuseum  Follow Jane Austen's House: janeaustenshouse  

This podcast explores the world of small museums in the UK. This intro episode explains the purpose of the podcast as a much needed resources of ideas, and realistic practice for small museums. Each subsequent episode will feature a discussion with a museum professional highlighting small changes museums can make to help them make their museum a better place to work, volunteer or visit.