The MOI impact framework: acatalyst for systemic change inmuseums
The Museums of Impact (MOI) Framework explores how museums can move beyond measuring outputs to creating lasting societal value through collaboration, co-creation, and shared learning. Developed with contributions from more than 1,000 museum professionals across Europe, it demonstrates how innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together. An inspiring resource for anyone interested in strengthening museums’ innovation capacity and sustainable cultural impact.
We Need Museums More Than Ever
As highlighted in this article by MuseumNext, museums play a vital role in supporting vulnerable communities, challenging stigma, and ensuring that diverse voices are seen and heard. From projects that engage LGBTQIA+ communities to initiatives that work alongside people experiencing homelessness, museums have the power to foster empathy and belonging and resilience.
Cultural Heritage in Rural Areas
In their latest article, Piotr Michalowski and Kinga Anna Gajda explore how cultural heritage can become a powerful driver of community connection, identity, and long-term sustainability in rural contexts. Using the case of La Chartreuse de Neuville, the article highlights a participatory and human-centred approach to heritage management. An approach that actively involves local communities, fosters a sense of belonging, and redefines how we think about preservation. Heritage sites thrive when they are open, inclusive, and embedded in the social fabric of their communities, not treated as isolated cultural assets.
Preserving the Invisible
MuseoSpace Foundation is featured in the latest issue of Spotlighting Museums by Das Relevante Museum (NORDMETALL-Stiftung). The article reflects on the foundation’s journey from an initial vision of community empowerment through participatory cultural practices to a growing network of collaborations across Europe and beyond.
AI – It`s Danger and it`s Chances
Published in 2022, this report remains highly relevant for museums seeking to strengthen their role in sustainability and social change. The report explores how museums can reduce their environmental impact, engage audiences around climate issues, and build effective green partnerships.
When a Museum Podcast Becomes an on-stage Show
Museums around the world are rethinking how they connect with audiences. Meanwhile the Minneapolis Institute of Art MIA transformed its podcast „The Object“ into a theatrical, live event. And it sold out. 👏🏻
Museums as Catalysts for Social Connection
Museums are increasingly recognized as vital spaces for addressing loneliness and social isolation. By offering inclusive and welcoming environments, they provide opportunities for individuals to connect, engage, and feel a sense of belonging.
A Story of Childhood During War
Museums are vibrant places in many ways. They can be places of nice memories, of bold stories from our ancestors, mirrors of our past, they can be funny, they can be tragic. And they can be places of negotiation, of processing, and even of resilience.
Heritage as Resilience: Lessons from Sarajevo
This article offers a strong example of how culture and heritage can bring resilience and how they become bridges between memory and imagination, between healing and building a better tomorrow.
The Green Museum
Over the past three years National Museums Northern Ireland (NI) has led a project called “Explore: Urban Nature”, engaging young people, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities in urban nature exploration.