JOIN us on Friday, 30 September 2025 at 14:00 (CET) for the second part of the webinar “Beyond Displays: Six Ways Museums Create Connection and Change”. The 60-minute session will feature three inspiring presentations that showcase how museums can foster…
We are very proud to present the new publication “From Risk to Response – How The Heritage Sector Addresses Illicit Trafficking”. The publication is part of the Horizon project Aurora (Artwork Unique RecognitiOn and tRacking through chemicAl encoded data, miniaturized…
JOIN us on Friday, 19 September 2025 at 14:00 (CET) for the first part of the webinar “Beyond Displays: Six Ways Museums Create Connection and Change”. The 60-minute session will feature three inspiring presentations that showcase how museums can foster…
Museum souvenirs are far more than charming mementos. They are storytellers, revenue generators, and bridges between people and culture. Every well-crafted souvenir helps sustain exhibitions, increase funding and preserve collections. They extend the museum visit beyond its walls, turning a…
BMN Pilot at the Homeland Museum of Knjaževac, Serbia – July 30, 2025 On July 30, 2025, the Homeland Museum of Knjaževac in Serbia became a hub of innovation, accessibility, and inclusion. As part of the SHIFT project, the Balkan…
Thank you to all BMN members who took part in this year’s call for applications for the 2025 Museum Souvenir Award. We are delighted to share that 14 member museums have submitted 18 unique souvenirs, each reflecting creativity, authenticity, and…
The Headley Southeast European Cultural Heritage Fund is pleased to announce the results of its second open call for project proposals. This year’s call drew remarkable interest from across the region, with 86 applications submitted by museums, cultural institutions, and…
The AURORA project, funded under the Horizon Europe framework, is pleased to announce the upcoming AURORA Training School on Digital Identity, Novel Chemical Markers, and Tracking Systems to Counteract Illicit Trafficking of Artworks. The training will take place from October…
As a follow-up to the recent webinar “Advantages of Sharing Your Collection Online,” held on 18 June 2025 within the SHIFT initiative, the Balkan Museum Network is inviting its members to take part in a new opportunity to publish digital…
In response to the growing emphasis on sustainability, scientific precision, and interdisciplinary approaches in heritage preservation, the integration of specialized tools and materials into museum conservation practice is becoming increasingly important. Within the framework of the AURORA project, funded by…