Virtual environments have existed since the early 2000s, but in the past few years, cultural institutions have stepped up efforts to establish their own virtual presences. From Occupy White Walls to Minecraft, these virtual worlds offer museums new opportunities to platform their programs, engage new audiences, and expand on their digital missions. In “The Virtual […]
This collaboration between Europeana and The Heritage Lab invites you to develop your skills for telling stories with open digital cultural heritage and to share your stories in our creative competition. Join the Opening Gala on 10-11 May to find out what the competition is all about, meet some of last year’s winners, discover inspiring […]
The Museums + Heritage Show is always the sector’s largest, free event, and this year, we have so much to talk about. Bring the whole team for discussions, learning, lively debate, technical wizardry, new product launches, fresh ideas and exciting initiatives. It really is a must for anyone in the world of museums and heritage! […]
Museums have the power to transform the world around us. As incomparable places of discovery, they teach us about our past and open our minds to new ideas — two essential steps in building a better future. On International Museum Day 2022, which will take place on May 18th, we want to explore the potential […]
After a time of unprecedented losses and disruptions, one thing remains true: there is unparalleled power in being together in person. At the 2022 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo we’re gathering for rejuvenation and inspiration so that you are invigorated to play a critical role in the future of the museum field. At #AAM2022, you’ll […]
After a nearly 2-year pause on in-person events due to the global pandemic, the IVRPA looks optimistically at 2022. We are excited to announce our next international conference will be in Moab, Utah, from June 1-3rd, 2022, at the Moab Arts & Recreation Center. Also on Saturday June 4th there will be some optional (at […]
The ever-changing nature of digital can mean that it’s hard for museums to know where to focus their energy for the best results. How can your museum stay up to date with the latest technology, strategies and tools? Where can you learn from those who seem to be doing everything right? The MuseumNext Digital Summit […]
NFT ART DAY ZRH is a collaboration between the E.A.T. / Engadin Art Talks and Tokengate. It aims to spotlight crypto art within the wider realm of the history of digital art whilst building bridges with the art world. The conference focuses on the relationship between art and NFTs, the innovation of blockchain technology, historical […]
MuseumWeek is the worldwide festival for cultural institutions on social media Since 2014 MuseumWeek has grown to include over 60,000 participants from 100+ countries. It has has become the first virtual, worldwide cultural event on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Weibo, WeChat and VKontakte. In a hyper-connected, hyper-globalized world, in which consciousness and hopes are being forged […]
Moderated by senior New York Times journalists, the world-class program will bring together practitioners, experts and activists to explore the social impact of the arts. In addition, attendees will explore Athens’ eclectic artistic landscape, venturing into the cities’ museums, galleries, performance spaces and artist studios to see the arts in action. Delegates can then move […]
