The formation and impact of museum clusters
Two case studies in Taiwan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5718486 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chieh-Ching Tien (National Taiwan University of Arts, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 69-85 |
| Publication date | 2010-03-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Museum Management and Curatorship (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0964-7775 • E-ISSN: 1872-9185 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09647770903529434 |
| OpenAlex | W2080354381 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 11 |
The cluster concept was first proposed in 1990 by Michael Porter and has since attracted much attention from politicians and academics. The concept has come to be regarded as a strategic tool for local economic development. Museum clusters are geographic concentrations of interconnected museums which work closely with local suppliers, tourist attractions and public sector entities. Cluster-based development is founded on the premise that a museum can realise higher levels of competitiveness when it looks beyond its own limited capability to address challenges and solve problems. The cluster-based approach helps museums identify new market opportunities, become aware of best practice and be more innovative. This article sets out to explore the cluster concept as applied to museums, and the impacts of museum clusters. There are examples of good practice in a number of cities. One of the case studies offered here focuses on the National Palace Museum in Taipei, which has a world-wide reputation and attracts many thousands of visitors every year. In order to extend its impact further, the National Palace Museum is currently attempting to join with other museums to form a museum cluster. However, not all museums have the economic might of the superstar museums. Another case study examines the Danshui museum district, and looks at how, by working together in clusters, smaller museums can also foster local development. Keywords: museumsmuseum clustercultural tourismmuseum managementNational Palace MuseumDanshui Museum Districtcollaboration
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| Citations per year | 0.56 |
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| Citation span | 2010 - 2025 (16) |
| Highly cited | No |