museums
Your take-home museum experience without creating a publication
We prepare a complete paint-by-number book or canvas product based on a topic relevant to your Institution.
Your team reviews the content and selects what fits.
Museum visitors want to bring a piece of the visit home, but many souvenirs feel disconnected from the galleries.
After a short briefing, our team researches, clears rights, writes descriptions, and designs a draft book. The museum then chooses the preferred pages and may suggest small adjustments.
The museum participates as a reviewer and selector, not as a publisher.
No internal production work.
No capital expenditure (CAPEX).
No ongoing commitment.
See How It Would Work for Your Museum
The easiest way to evaluate fit is to review a sample and share the internal review document.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
Most museum retail products require either licensing individual images or producing a publication internally.
This works differently.
Nothing is produced using the museum’s name or subject matter without museum review and approval.
WHERE THIS WORKS BEST
WHAT THE MUSEUM ACTUALLY DOES
The museum’s involvement is intentionally limited:
All research, layout, writing, and rights clearance are handled by our team.
WHAT WE HANDLE
All the design, legal, long-term & heavy lifting
The museum does not act as a publisher.
See How It Would Work for Your Museum
The easiest way to evaluate fit is to review a sample and share the internal review document.
WHY MUSEUMS CHOOSE TO TRY IT
Museums often want a retail item tied directly to the visit, but hesitate because it normally requires staff time and approvals.
This format allows a museum to test visitor interest without creating a project.
The first order functions as a reversible retail pilot.
No risk as no operational change occurs.
HOW WE IMPROVE YOUR MIX
| Option | Differentiation for your museum | Upfront cost & risk | Staff time & complexity | Educational / mission alignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generic merchandise | Low – often available in many shops and online | Low per item, but limited impact | Simple to reorder, little control over content | Weak – usually not collection- or story-specific |
| Fully custom product development | Very high, but slow and intensive to create | High design and setup costs, longer payback | Significant internal time, multi-stakeholder input | Strong, but depends on available capacity |
| Museum coloring editions (ours) | High – built from your collection or themes | Moderate, with proven, repeatable formats | Lightweight: standard wholesale model, clear approvals | Strong – designed around your stories and audiences |
GIVE VISITORS SOMETHING WORTH TAKING HOME
Visitors frequently want a meaningful souvenir connected to what they just experienced.
The book contains multiple related images rather than a single activity. Visitors complete them over time at home, often spending more time observing details than they were able to in the gallery.
Because the content is recognizable, visitors immediately understand why it belongs in the museum shop.
EASY FOR THE SHOP
Staff simply describe it as:
“It’s a painting book based on our exhibits.”
The first order functions as a reversible retail pilot.
When it sells out, simply reorder.
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW & APPROVAL
While we create the content and ensure legal safety, the museum selects the final pages and may request wording adjustments. Nothing is produced using the museum’s name unless explicitly requested by the institution.
The museum participates as a reviewer and selector, not as a publisher.
The initial retail order does not initiate a publication or program and can be discontinued at any time.
We are happy to speak with retail, education, or curatorial staff together if helpful.
HOW VISITORS EXPERIENCE IT
Visitors purchase a guided painting book connected to the museum’s theme and complete the images at home.
The activity encourages slow looking, recognition, and repeated engagement with the museum’s subject matter beyond the visit
MISSION-APPROPRIATE FOR MANY INSTITUTIONS
Request an Internal Review Package
Tell us what you want to feature (collection highlights, exhibition theme, or a set of images). We’ll propose formats, pricing tiers, and a simple approval workflow — including multilingual options. All Review Packages include
Schedule a 15 Minute Discovery Call For Museum Professionals
Have a focused, in‑depth conversation with a fellow museum professional, not a scripted sales rep. As an AAM member, I understand the realities of balancing mission, visitor experience, and earned income in a museum context.
In 15 minutes, we’ll look closely at your collection, your shop, and your current constraints to see whether custom paint‑by‑number products make strategic sense for your institution. Every call is live, tailored, and conversational—no pre‑fabricated pitch deck.
You’ll leave with a clear, honest assessment of fit, next‑step options, and the confidence that your time was spent talking peer‑to‑peer, not sitting through a generic demo.