Articles
On the Special Preconditions for Open Air Museums in Times of the Sustainability Agenda
Henrik Zipsane tells us how open air museums are efficient places for implementing sustainable development goals, by taking possible obstacles into consideration.
Iron Island: The SS Great Britain Refloated
The SS Great Britain Trust in Bristol created a multisensory experience called “Iron Island” to immerse visitors in the sights, sounds, and movement of the sea surrounding the ship’s hull. The installation brought to life the ship’s history of global migration and the bravery of its passengers.
The funding for Danish museums does not predominantly come from taxes anymore
Danish museums have seen a significant increase in total income. This growth is attributed to increased visitor numbers, improved exhibition quality and funding from private foundations. The shift in funding has led to a polarization among museums.
How were museums doing in Europe in 2021? EMA National Reports
It is the fourth year in a row, since 2018, the European Museum Academy produced, with the support of country representatives, the following more subjective inside views about how museums were doing and what the museums experienced as their current challenges, be it political, financial, organisational in 2021.
10 years of EMA through 10 years of Luigi Micheletti Award and beyond
The Luigi Micheletti Award has a history spanning over two decades. The award ceremony has evolved over time, reflecting the changing landscape of museums. It plays a crucial role in highlighting the diversity of museums and their evolving roles in society.
Museum Communication with Virtuality & Museum Communication in Virtuality
Hermitage Museum’s Senior Data Analyst Dr. Daria Hookk shares her article titled “Museum Communication with Virtuality & Museum Communication in Virtuality.”
Renaissance Thoughts for the Empty Museum
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced museums to confront their fragility and question their existence. This crisis offers an opportunity for museums to reinvent themselves by reevaluating their purpose, audience, and engagement strategies.
How Belgrade Natural History Museum survives without a permanent exhibition
The Belgrade Natural History Museum, celebrating 122 years, needs a new facility. It aims to become a center for research, education, and cultural understanding through changing exhibitions and interactive public engagement.