Culture Index exists to catalog cultural institutions online, and highlight the best practices that inspire us.



Launching with a focus on museums and building from there, we are a resource for both research and discovery. Browse information about online communications, and discover ideas with examples of what’s possible for cultural institutions in the digital space.



As a community project facilitated by Base, we invite you to use and contribute to this growing resource.

Culture Index

Art, Culture, and Technology (ACT) @MIT

The Art, Culture, and Technology program at MIT fosters a rigorous, research-based and transdisciplinary approach to art practice.
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Tech Specs

Tech Specs

  • Apache HTTP Server

    A widely-used open-source web server that provides powerful features and extensive customization options.
    used by 232 institutions
  • WordPress

    WordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS) that powers over 40% of websites. Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. Known for its user-friendly interface, WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
    used by 293 institutions
  • WordPress

    WordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS). Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
    used by 299 institutions
  • MySQL

    An open-source relational database management system widely used for web applications and data storage.

    used by 274 institutions
  • jQuery

    A fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation.

    used by 537 institutions
  • Flickity

    A JavaScript library for creating touch-enabled, responsive carousels and galleries.

    used by 68 institutions
  • Google Hosted Libraries

    A content delivery network provided by Google that hosts popular JavaScript libraries for faster and more reliable delivery.

    used by 86 institutions