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The Experience Alchemists
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We are experience designers, facilitators, and strategic thinkers. We work with clients to create purposeful strategies, craft interpretive plans, and implement transformative moments. We are a Certified B Corp. https://theexperiencealchemists.com
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Excited to share we are working w/ Heritage Museums & Gardens on Cape Cod to help them reimagine their Bountiful Bogs exhibition. Thrilled to partner w/ our friends Colorbox Industries. The show will open in April and build on the marvelous work done on the 1st installation. Stay tuned for more!
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Museum & library folks, hire Todd Arrington! He refused to give Trump an Eisenhower Collection, as a gift for King Charles (ironically, as the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches). We all need to stand up in our own way, where ever we can. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/a...
After Declining to Give Trump a Sword for King Charles, a Museum Leader Is Out
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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We are proud to have worked on two of these exciting new museum spaces at Princeton University Art Museum and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art! www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/a...
A World Reshaped by A.I. Needs Museums More Than Ever
www.nytimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Looking for new additions to your summer reading list? Grab our own @erodley.bsky.social new book Designing for Playful Engagement in Museums www.routledge.com/Designing-fo...
Ed Rodley holding his new book in front of his face.
August 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Our own @erodley.bsky.social was out on the road doing a workshop the Association of Midwest Museums, the Figge Museum, and a Drinking About Museums in Chicago!
#ammconference #drinkingaboutmuseums #chicago #figgemuseum #museums #museum #ontheroad #theexperiencealchemists #experiencedesign
Jennifer Foley, Ed Rodley, Hillary Spencer, and Melissa Mohr outside the Figge Museum Ed Rodley and a Disruptor cocktail Ed Rodley, MM Ed Rodley, Emily Fry, Jennifer Foley
August 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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New Red Order, Material Monument to Thomas Morton (Playing Indian), 2025. The Triennial 2025: The Exchange, on view from May 22—October 31, 2025. #BostonPublicArtTriennial #BOSTriennial #PublicArtCity #TheExchange #newredorder #nativeamericanart #nativeart #theexperiencealchemists #experiencedesign
June 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Attended The American Institute of Architects Expo today. Lots of cool stuff to consider for future projects! #americaninstituteofarchitects #aia25
#experiencedesign #theexperiencealchemists
#architecture #architect #design #museum #museums #exhibitiondesign
June 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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We are thrilled to be an official partner of The Boston Triennial 2025: The Exchange, on view from May 22—October 31, 2025.

#BostonPublicArtTriennial #BOSTriennial #PublicArtCity #TheExchange #boston #theexperiencealchemists #experiencedesign
May 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Part 2 of our own @erodley.bsky.social write up on his visit to a number of Gulf museums. theexperiencealchemists.com/a-whirlwind-...
A Whirlwind Tour of Gulf Museums, Part 2: Abu Dhabi and Doha The Experience Alchemists
My previous post looked at Dubai museums. Now we'll move on to Abu Dhabi and Doha in this post. To say that Abu Dhabi has been on museum building binge is actually a bit of an understatement. The Zaye...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Honored to have designed the Family Heritage Experience
@americanancestors.bsky.social Check out this short blog post featuring just some of the details! theexperiencealchemists.com/everyone-has... #genealogy #familyhistory #henrylouisgatesjr #experiencedesign #theexperiencealchemists #museums
Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling The Experience Alchemists
I’ve done a lot of thinking about families over the last six years. The origin place, tribal unit, and genetic pool we all spring from. Sometimes we love our families, sometimes we loathe them, and so...
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May 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The Family Heritage Experience that we designed for American Ancestors opens tomorrow! Lots of photos and videos forthcoming!

#museum #bostonmuseum #americanancestors #nehgs #theexperiencealchemists #experiencedesign #newburystreet #genealogy #familyhistory
Label welcoming visitors to American Ancestors. You have an amazing history!
April 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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As a Certified B Corp, for us every day is Earth Day.
#earthday #bcorp #experiencedesign #theexperiencealchemists
Profit must not devalue people and planet. With B Corp logo - a B in a circle.
April 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Check out Ed's new newsletter "This Isn't What I Signed Up For, But..." where he muses on all things at the intersection of museums, culture, digital technologies, and the larger world.
April 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Now is not the time to be quiet. Speak out and stand up for the IMLS, The Smithsonian, The National Museum of African American History and Culture, and whatever they come for next. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘It reminds you of a fascist state’: Smithsonian Institution braces for Trump rewrite of US history
Normally staid historians sound alarm at authoritarian grasping for control of the premier US museum complex
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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This is vile censorship and fascist promotion of revisionist history. #Smithsonian #Museums
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”
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March 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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If you care about museums and libraries, please contact your members of Congress. This will crush museums and libraries who rely on this support. It only accounts for like .0046 % of the budget. Please contact your members of Congress. It takes just a few minutes.
www.congressweb.com/aam/94/
Urge Congress to Save IMLS (For museums, staff, and board members)
On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing further cuts to an agency that is already operating at a minimum level, making up only 0.0046% of the overall federal budget. IMLS effi...
www.congressweb.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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As a Certified B Corporation™, we believe there’s a better path to a better world—one of action and purpose, inspiration and community. This movement is powered by an emerging generation of people using business as a force for good. #bcorp
March 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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TEA is 4 today! Happy Birthday to us! #experiencedesign #theexperiencealchemists #museum #museums #bcorp
Cards and game pieces displaying the number 4.
March 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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More Trump layoffs with deliberate intentions.
February 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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This won't change. #museums #values #theexperiencealchemists #experiencedesign
We are a values-based public benefit corporation. We are a Certified B Corp. We believe that: Racial equity is urgent. Diversity, inclusion and accessibility will make us stronger. Climate change is a critical issue. Love and respect matter. Everyone deserves a living wage.
February 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The folks at the American Alliance of Museums have made it really easy to contact Congress members on issues related to museums. Fill out this simple form and click away and letters are sent. www.congressweb.com/AAM
American Association of Museums - Take Action
www.congressweb.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Our own @erodley.bsky.social is the guest on the latest Making the Museum podcast with @jonathanalger.bsky.social
It is a fantastic podcast, even when Ed isn't the guest! #museum #experiencedesign #design #museumexperience
Playful Engagemen with Ed Rodley. Making the Museum. With photos of Jonathan Alger and Ed Rodley.
February 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Many thanks to the folks at Narrative Initiative for these excellent tips and guidelines for using narrative power to encourage real action in your messages during these uncertain times.

www.narrativeinitiative.org/blog-narrati...
Narrative Power in Crisis: How to Narrate Towards Action
A key element of the Trump administration's strategy is to convince the public that the MAGA movement is unstoppable. They will broadcast the message that “No one can beat us” with each advance, wheth...
www.narrativeinitiative.org
January 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Looking forward to talking about LGBTQ exhibits for children and their loved ones next week.

Join me for the @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social online conference #RethinkingMuseums Wednesday, 5 Feb.

More here:
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
Graphic with my headshot and the words: Workshop: Rethinking "Family Friendly": Queer museum content and children Presented by Margaret Middleton, Freelancer #RethinkingMuseums Kids in Museums
January 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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We are a proud Certified B Corp! Businesses can be a force for good in the world. #bcorp #bcorpuscan #bcorporation #blab #bcorpglobal #experiencedesign #theexperiencealchemists #giveback #museum #museums
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January 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM