Different types of instructions include text, audio, and digital animation. It is important to provide visitors with the ability to move through the activity at their own pace and to move ahead if they want by skipping instructions. Serving repeat visitors is an issue. One idea for a policy consideration involves flex tickets to be used for a certain number of hours instead of on one day. Other museums have tried issuing two-day tickets, but people tend to gave the tickets away.
Some institutions apply program fees toward membership fees.
The use of technology should be integrated into the exhibit, somewhat intuitive, create an immediate result, and meet the needs of visitors with a variety of skill levels. Avoid using technology just for the sake of it. Remember, technology is a resource, a means not an end. Museums should consider cost vs. benefit. How can museums maintain quality and use appropriate technology within the budget.