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.



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Culture Index

Chicago Architecture Biennale

The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to convening the world to explore innovative ideas and bring people together to collectively imagine and shape the future of design. CAB’s programs are committed to producing opportunities to explore and address timely global issues through the lens of architecture and design, emphasizing community input, sustainability, and equity. Free and open to the public, CAB stands as North America’s largest international survey of contemporary architecture and design.
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Tech Specs

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Accessibility

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Best Practices

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Best Practices

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  • Google Analytics (GA4)

    Google's analytics platform that offers advanced tracking and analysis capabilities across web and app data for enhanced user behavior insights. Read more
    used by 318 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
  • WP Engine

    A managed WordPress hosting service that provides optimized performance, security, and support for WordPress sites.

    used by 38 institutions
  • WP Engine

    A managed WordPress hosting service that delivers high performance, security, and reliability for WordPress sites.

    used by 40 institutions
  • RSS

    RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed format used to publish frequently updated content such as blog posts, news articles, and podcasts. It allows users to subscribe to feeds from their favorite websites and receive updates in a standardized, easy-to-read format. This helps users stay informed without needing to visit multiple websites.

    used by 171 institutions
  • Cloudflare

    A global network service that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, internet security, and distributed domain name server services.

    used by 201 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