These installations are all about bringing history to life in unexpected ways. By commissioning artists, often working alongside partner organisations, English Heritage creates installations inspired by the nation’s most iconic sites and collections. These works invite visitors to connect with heritage and history in new, thought-provoking ways, transforming the way we experience the past.
In 2025, we’ll be evaluating two sites, exploring how the latest installations inspire, engage, and connect with visitors, as well as refining English Heritage’s own evaluation toolkit to strengthen future programming.
To carry out this creative programme evaluation we will be conducting a mixed-method evaluation, combining the depth of qualitative feedback with the rigour of quantitative analysis. This will enable us to:
Measure the extent to which the installations achieve the objectives set out by English Heritage, by improving visitor enjoyment, engagement, and building meaningful connections with heritage, history and culture.
Understand why visitors respond to the installations in the way that they do, to gain greater insight into the ways in which audiences connect and engage with it. By providing clear, actionable recommendations for the future, we will provide English Heritage with a framework to inform the development of successful artist created installations in the future.
Installations such as these have the power to make heritage sites more engaging, more inclusive, and more relevant to a wider audience. It’s about adding new layers of meaning and value to every visit, ensuring that culture and history remain alive and accessible for everyone. As Bronwyn Vermaat, Senior Research Manager, sums up perfectly:
“We’re delighted to continue our collaboration with English Heritage on this exciting project. The inclusion of art at heritage sites has the power to transform how people connect with heritage, and we’re proud to support English Heritage in understanding its impact and shaping future experiences that inspire and engage even more visitors.”
We can’t wait to get started and to build on the insights gained in 2024.
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