IN THIS ISSUE


ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT


n p24 Michiel Buchel, head of NEMO science centre in Amsterdam, takes the reins of Ecsite


n p30 In session: Ecsite’s 2015 conference


n p72 Alexander McQueen fills London’s V&A ISSUE 3 2015


07 Editor’s letter News 12 Science Centres 13 Visitor Attractions 14 Waterparks 16 Theme Parks 18 Museums & Galleries 20 Heritage 22 Zoos & Aquariums


24 Interview Michiel Buchel


Michiel Buchel is Ecsite’s new president and CEO of the Netherland’s biggest science centre, NEMO. He shares his optimism about the science centre sector and the secrets of NEMO’s success


8 attractionsmanagement.com


n p36 High achiever: KidZania opens in the UK capital as we meet the brand’s key players


30 Show Review Ecsite Conference: Future Visions Sharing ideas about the role and aims of tomorrow’s science centres from the Annual Ecsite Conference


32 Talking Point What Can Be Learned from the Alton Towers Accident?


After a serious rollercoaster crash hit the headlines, we ask what lessons can be learned and shared


36 Attractions All Work, All Play KidZania, star of the edutainment world, has opened its newest franchise in London, its 17th location to date. We meet the global top team to find out what makes these small cities a big success


42 Analysis Be Our Guest TEA/AECOM’s 2014 Theme Index shows attendance growth across all regions. AECOM experts analyse the recent trends


50 Galleries Pack It up, Pack It in Museum director Adam D Weinberg tells the story of the Whitney’s new home


56 AV & Multimedia Streets Ahead


Exploring the digital experience at the new Cooper Hewitt design museum


60 Audioguides & Apps Tour de Force


ON THE COVER


An integrated mobile experience for The Hunger Games: The Exhibition


AM 3 2015 ©CYBERTREK 2015


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