Case Study: Exploratorium expands global eclipse streaming and educational reach with Brightcove

Exploratorium reaches 1.69 million viewers with Brightcove

The Exploratorium, a hands-on science museum in San Francisco, faced challenges with scaling and reliability for its ambitious live video streaming initiatives, particularly for rare astronomical events. Seeking a robust cloud-based solution to replace their own streaming servers and third-party players, they partnered with Brightcove and implemented its video platform, including Brightcove Live and Video Cloud, to ensure seamless global distribution.

With Brightcove, the Exploratorium streamlined publishing through Drupal integration and secured a reliable, scalable live stream. This allowed them to successfully broadcast events like total solar eclipses worldwide via their website and mobile app. The results were significant, including 1.69 million video views for one eclipse, hundreds of thousands of mobile app downloads, and expanded reach through embeds on major platforms like NASA TV and Wired. Brightcove’s solution validated the museum's digital strategy, aiding its educational mission and securing ongoing support.

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