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UNESCO Supports Cambodia in Documenting Its Heritage
A series of meetings to discuss the state of cultural heritage and needs in this field were recently organised by UNESCO and the Government of Cambodia. Read More
UNESCO Survey on Higher Education Programmes on Intangible Heritage
The UNESCO Office in Bangkok has launched a survey on tertiary education programmes and opportunities related to intangible heritage in Asia-Pacific. Read More
Norway Returns Antique Buddha Sculpture to Myanmar
A Buddha sculpture that had been illicitly imported in 2011 has recently been returned by Norway to Myanmar. Read More
New AAM Report on Museum Governance and Board Leadership
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has published “Museum Board Leadership 2017: A National Report”, the result of a survey of 1600 museum directors and board chairs in the US. Read More
New Register of Ibero-American Museums Launched
This new, freely-accessible online database includes details of 6000 museums in 12 countries, and expects to grow in the near future. Read More
Prince Claus Fund: Call for Support to Endangered Documentary Heritage
Through a new programme, the Prince Claus Fund and the Whiting Foundation will support documentary heritage at risk in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Read More
New Book: “Museum Participation: New Directions for Audience Collaboration”
MuseumsEtc has published “Museum Participation: New Directions for Audience Collaboration”, a collection of essays and case studies edited by Kayte McSweeney and Jen Kavanagh. Read More
Report: “Museum of the Future: Insights and Reflections from 10 International Museums”
The EU-funded Mu.SA project has published “Museum of the Future”, an inquiry into how 10 international museums are facing ICT challenges. Read More
Experience Music at the Horniman Museum | United Kingdom
The Music Gallery at the Horniman Museum, London, presents over 1300 musical instruments and regularly holds music-related activities. A story for #MuseumWeek #MusicMW Read More
CIMAM Annual Conference 2017: Travel Grants Available
The Annual Conference of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art (CIMAM) will be held in Singapore next November. Travel grants are available. Read More
