The document discusses ideas for new types of museums focused on science, technology, and media. It considers business models for an exploratorium museum focused on science experiments and interactive exhibits. It also analyzes models for Distill.pub, a site for publishing interactive research papers, and for SPACE10, a design and technology lab. The current model of traditional museums has high maintenance costs. New models could generate revenue through corporate memberships, paid events, or online content if there is interest from relevant audiences. Next steps include getting feedback from museum visitors and staff on potential new exhibit experiences.

1. HELIUM
Weiwei Hsu | Nino Panes | Kailen Swain | Alex Shon
October 10th, 2017

2. WHAT WE THOUGHT !

3. Researchers love this idea,
so will the general public!

4. We need to understand the
mechanics of a museum.

5. We need to understand why
people would care about a
research museum.

6. WHAT WE DID "

7. Exhibit Experiential
Public
Private

8. Black Box Open Source
In House
Independent

9. WHAT WE LEARNED #

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fandom
educationsaboutourworld
friendships
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BMC for Exploratorium
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> Artists
> Schools
> Donors
> Locals
> Other science
museums
> Other museums’ support
> Human resources
> Museum’s online and offline maintanence
> Tickets to exhibitions and events
> Private gifting
> Gift shops
> Cafe
> Grants
> Temporary exhibitions
> Permanent exhibitions
> Special events & talks
> Private events
> Installations outside of
the museum
> One of a kind science
and tinkering experience
> Educational values
> Great for sharing
online
> Great for going in
groups
> Local pride
> Memories assocation
with the place
> Unique learning
opportunities
> Families
> Students
> Friends in groups
> Tourists
> Exhibit designers
> Museum space
> Basic museum
infrastructure
> Museum operators
> Social media
> Museum’s website
> Word of mouth
> Tour guides
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>Computingpower
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communications
>Twitter
>Wordofmouth
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11. The current model of
museums generate high
revenue, but the cost of
maintenance is also high.

12. Paid corporate Membership
is viable when there is a
desire.

13. People expect to touch
things even at SFMOMA.

14. Exhibit Experiential
Public
Private

15. Black Box Open Source
In House
Independent

16. NEXT STEPS $

17. Speak with museum goers
and museum staff.

18. Preliminary thoughts on the
experience itself.

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