I think you’re being unfair and that the comparison to Europeana (in particular) is unjustified tbh. As a beta it seems to me that the site has possibilities – there’s a lot to be improved on, but then that’s the point of a beta isn’t it? – and has scope to improve the level of engagement over time. It’s not an unreasonable starting point is it?

That said, the site describes itself as follows:

Creative Spaces connects you with nine UK national museums and galleries allowing you to explore their collections, find like-minded people and create your own content.

I don’t see where the “create your own content” bit comes from (except in the form of notebooks and groups (of which the latter don’t seem to facilitate much))? Perhaps that’s in the future?

Andy.