Conclusion

Reconsidering Museums provides resources for museums to do work of being responsive and adaptive, but this project is not an end to itself. While the data collected through Museums for Me provides valuable insights into the public perceptions of the role, value, and future of museums, museums must continue to connect with, listen to, and respond to their own communities. The resources in the Reconsidering Museums toolkit are not one-size-fits-all. They are designed to be adaptable and customizable to your own specific museum and context. The work of reconsidering the role and value of museums is ongoing.