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Museum of Failure

Innovation needs failure. All progress is built on learning from past failures and mistakes.

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Description

Museum of Failure is a touring exhibition of innovation gone wrong: products, services and ideas from some of the world’s best-known companies that didn’t work out. Visitors meet Google Glass, the Apple Newton, Colgate’s frozen lasagna, Harley-Davidson perfume, and many more. Each object comes with the story of what was attempted, why it failed, and what we can learn from it. 

The tone is playful, but the idea underneath is serious. We rarely talk honestly about failure, yet our progress as a society depends on it. Visitors come to be entertained and leave with new thoughts on risk, creativity and the hidden cost of caution.

Since opening in Sweden in 2017, the exhibition has toured Los Angeles, New York, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Paris. It appeals to families, professionals, design and business audiences, and people who don’t usually visit museums. It also tends to attract strong press coverage. Beyond ticket sales, the exhibition’s business relevance makes it attractive for private corporate groups and events.

The exhibition is curated by psychologist Dr. Samuel West and can be adapted to different spaces, budgets and local audiences.

Area size

200 to 500 sqm, 500 to 1000 sqm

Availability

2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031 / 2032 / 2033

Hiring fee

15 000 € - 50 000 €
Package format: Collection and interpretation
Turnkey options are also available.

Core experience

Original collection

Collections

Photographs / Textiles & Costumes / Everyday objects / Bricks Games & Toys / Film & Sound / Technical objects

Languages

English / Chinese / Spanish / French / German / Arabic / Dutch / Italian / Japanese / Other

Technical requirements

The exhibition is very flexible. It does not require much operating maintenance except for the interactive stations that need to be monitored daily. Some of the more expensive and delicate items require protective covering.

Available package options

Turnkey / Collection and interpretation / Content only

Add-ons

Virtual Reality / Media kit / Exhibition App / Easy translation / Catalogue / book / Speakers / Merchandise

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Original collections, Art and Science
Museums and Galleries, Science Centres, Entertainment Venues

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    Helsingborg, Sweden
    Los Angeles, USA
    Shanghai, China
    Minneapolis, USA
    Calgary, Canada
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Saint-Étienne, France
    New York, USA
    Budapest, Hungary
    Paris, France
    Upcoming:
    Dortmund, Germany
    Chicago, USA

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