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WHAT'S NEW AT LORD: NEW PROJECTS, NEW IDEAS

Manual of Museum Management for Museums in Dynamic Change
Events / February 17, 2025
Book Launch in Venice - Manual of Museum Management for Museums in Dynamic Change

Monday, February 17, 18h 
Procuratie Vecchie – Piazza San Marco 105, Venezia

Join Gail Lord, co-founder of Lord Cultural Resources, at the launch of her latest book, Manual of Museum Management for Museums in Dynamic Change. The discussion will explore the future of museums, cultural districts and the evolving creative economy, where knowledge, diversity, inclusion and community will play an increasingly vital role.

The evening is presented by The Human Safety Net.

Buy the book here and save 30% with code: RLFANDF30

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Black History Month 2025
News / February 3, 2025
A Tribute to Black Cultural Spaces

All throughout February, our team will be exploring cultural spaces – big and small - that illuminate the stories of Black communities year-round. We’ll be highlighting individuals and organizations that educate, celebrate and honor the pivotal events, movements and achievements of Black people throughout history and today. 

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Gail Lord
Newsletters / January 31, 2025
Gail Lord reflects on four decades reshaping museums

The Globe and Mail, January 23, 2025

“It was very exciting for me to be interviewed by Josh O’Kane, a leading journalist for Canada‘s national newspaper, The Globe & Mail. I hope you can take a few minutes to read the article and see what he chose out of our two-hour conversation on the future of museums.” – Gail Lord

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Palisades Fire
News / January 21, 2025
Los Angeles Wildfire Support

“Los Angeles is a vibrant and thriving center for arts and culture—home to many artists, culture bearers and creative professionals, as well as historic sites, cultural landmarks and arts organizations. It's devastating to see such a beautiful city in such ruins.” – Lord Senior Consultant Erica Rawles, who was born and raised in Los Angeles and is currently based in the city.

Please click on the link below for ways you can offer support.

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Bobby Orr Hall of Fame
News / October 4, 2024
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame wins two awards

Fantastic news for the Bobby Orr Hall Of Fame, which was recently awarded the CASH (Canadian Association for Sport Heritage) Award of Excellence and the ISHY (International Sports Heritage Association) 2024 Award for New Exhibit.

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Tucson Cultural Plan
News / September 20, 2024
Bringing Tucson’s Rich Cultural Heritage to a Global Stage

We’re delighted to announce the release of Tucson’s State of Culture report, the latest milestone in the ¡Somos Uno! endeavor. ¡Somos Uno! is a ground-breaking, visionary initiative launched in 2023 to develop the city’s first-ever Cultural Heritage Strategy. 

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WE WORK WITH...

Museums and Galleries

We work with you through visioning, planning, and implementation phases to create new cultural landmarks, weaving presence into the surrounding community.

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Cities and Placemaking

We help cities build cultural spaces that draw on existing strengths and assets, allowing you to develop local geography, architecture, and artistic talent into a cultural tourist destination. 

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Gardens & Parks

Lord Cultural Resources has been a partner in planning and executing many parks and conservancies, botanical gardens, horticultural displays, living collection, and other nature-based cultural initiatives. 

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Heritage and Historic Sites

We approach each heritage and history project with fresh eyes, developing and executing plans that are uniquely tailored to the stories that each site has to tell.

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Science Centres

We help plan and create science museums with unique presence and style. We believe in drawing on local culture and context to provide visitors with meaningful, science-rich experiences that inspire and delight.

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Archives and Libraries

We have extensive experience developing and renewing archives and libraries, transforming them into dynamic, engaging spaces and broadening their potential audiences.

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Expos, Festivals and Events

We help design ground-breaking expositions and festivals that show off a locale’s individual identity and reputation to the world. We can assist with master planning, exhibitions, design, programming, and long-term tourism development.

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Architects, Developers and Designers

When projects involve multiple creative partners, we foster collaboration and synergy to take projects further. One shared success always leads to more.

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Other

Some of our most interesting and exciting jobs don’t fit standard categories. If your vision involves ideas not described on this site, or concepts that nobody has attempted before, we are intrigued! And we want to hear from you. Our experience and discipline, far from limiting a blue-sky project, make it much more likely to succeed.

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OUR PUBLICATIONS

Manual of Museum Management, Third Edition
Manual of Museum Management
Third Edition
Gail Dexter Lord
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New Directions for University Museums
New Directions for University Museums
Brad King
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Manual of Museum Exhibitions
Manual of Museum Exhibitions
Third Edition
Maria Piacente
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