Exploring Digital Culture: Upcoming Online Sessions on Inclusion and Innovation in Heritage
The world is becoming increasingly digital, with cultural heritage institutions leveraging this shift to engage broader audiences. But does being digital automatically mean effective communication? This thought-provoking question lies at the heart of “4 Online Sessions in Digital Culture,” a dynamic training series aimed at redefining how cultural experiences are
The Importance of Investing in Small Museum Projects: Insights from Five Initiatives
We are pleased to announce that the five innovative projects have been successfully implemented and finalised, with the generous support of the Headley Trust UK distributed through the Balkan Museum Network’s Small Grants 2024 scheme. The common goal of the supported projects was to enrich cultural experiences, and make museums more accessible
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
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,
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
Transforming Access: Inclusive Practices in Museums
Info 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,
“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
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
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
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