Sarajevo Hosts International Event: Cultural Inclusion as a Fundamental Human Right

BMN hosted training and study visits in Saraevo (22-25 October 2024) as part of the Erasmus+ project “Upskilling HED Students to create transformative cultural experiences for audiences with disabilities“, which brought together experts from five European countries to enhance accessibility in cultural institutions for people with disabilities. The trainings was

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Ars Aevi Video Art and video art screenings in permanent display at the Ars Aevi Collection

Ars Aevi Video Art is a project developed by the Museum of Contemporary Art Ars Aevi (part of the Sarajevo City Museums) with a special focus on its collection of video artworks. The project featured screenings of notable works such as So Much I Want to Say by Mona Hatoum,

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Fostering Connection and Learning: Inclusive Botanical Workshops at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina held a special Terrarium Workshop as part of its celebrations for European Night of Museums and International Museum Day 2024, observed on May 18th. This year’s theme, “Museums for Education and Research,” provided an inspiring backdrop for the event. The workshop took place

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Transforming Access: Inclusive Practices in Museums

Museums play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and educating the public, but accessibility involves more than just physical access for people with disabilities. It encompasses broader aspects that enhance visitor experiences and promote greater social inclusion. Museums are increasingly removing architectural barriers, using technologies, creating accessible exhibitions, and

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“Touching Heritage at the Museum of Mitrovica”: Braille Narratives for Inclusive Discoveries at the Museum of Mitrovica

The project “Touching Heritage at the Museum of Mitrovica” was created to enhance accessibility for visually impaired individuals at the Museum of Mitrovica. With visually impaired visitors often being among the most marginalized groups, this initiative aimed to create an inclusive museum experience by introducing Braille narratives for museum exhibits

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3 persons holding tactile image. 2 of them are blind

Nothing about us, without us

Nothing about us, without us Second workshop and interviews with representatives of the Associations of Blind persons The SHIFT project In the scope of the SHIFT project, supported through the Horizon 2020 programme, the Balkan Museum Network as a project partner, and the Homeland Museum of Knjaževac, as a use

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Improving Accessibility and Inclusion in Cultural Heritage: Gathering Community Insights

Launched in July 2024, the Erasmus+ iNCLUSION project aims to make heritage sites more accessible and inclusive for everyone, particularly people with disabilities. The project has begun with a kick-off meeting and a series of interviews designed to identify key obstacles for individuals with disabilities. With over 150 interviews already

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Five Projects Receive Funding Under the Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund! 

We are happy to announce the results of the first call within the Headley Southeast Europe Cultural Heritage Fund for 2024. A total of 46 applications were submitted, and 40 of them were taken into consideration in line with the eligibility criteria. The external Evaluation Committee had the difficult task

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Enhancing Accessibility in Cultural Heritage: Erasmus iNCLUSION Project Kicks-Off

On June 23, 2024, we kicked off the Erasmus iNCLUSION project with a vibrant meeting led by the TÜBA – Turkish Academy of Science, focusing on making heritage education more accessible and inclusive. This project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey and the EU,

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Celebrating 25 Years of Discovery: Golemo Gradiste Archaeological Site Exhibition Opens

On June 24, 2024, the Archaeological Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia opened an exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of archaeological research at the Golemo Gradište site, near the village of Konjuh, Kratovo. The anniversary exhibition highlights the findings and significance of this lon g-term research project, making knowledge

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