Zenica City Museum – Playing Middle Ages
Writen by: Vedrana Arsenić, Zenica City Museum Zenica City Museum has been nurturing the concept of an open museum for years. One of the most important components of this type of activity and influence is interactive work with the audience, especially with children. We constantly strive, through various activities, to
Calling on researchers working in and with museums
We would love to hear from museum colleagues from the Balkan Museum Network and other organizations and institutions who are currently conducting research. Let us know about your scientific area within the heritage and museum sectors, including heritage institutes, agencies and other GLAM institutions. BMN is a partner in in
Enhancing Museum Accessibility for the Visually Impaired: A Comprehensive Bibliography
In an effort to explore the needs of visually impaired individuals in the museum context, the “Balkan Museum Network” has spearheaded the introductory step of the International Project SHIFT. Thanks to Aida Šarac Berbić a bibliography that delves into published works focusing on the integration of digital technologies to enhance
Have you read examples of digital learning and education in museums
In fifteen case studies collected by NEMO LEM (Learning Museum) Working Group you can find inspiration on how your colleagues are using different technologies to support engagement and learning in museums. Brows through the publication and find an example from BMN member museum Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina and
Understanding Museum Object Theft: A Survey for BMN Members
Understanding museum object theft is essential for safeguarding cultural heritage, protecting financial assets, enhancing security measures, complying with legal and ethical standards, raising public awareness, fostering international collaboration, and guiding technological advancements and policy development. This survey aims to contribute to these important goals by gathering valuable insights from museum
Welcoming new members in the Balkan Museum Network
BMN is constantly growing as a network and we are happy to welcome new museum institutions and heritage professionals that have Joined us in Joining Hands. Until September 2023, 3 museums and 4 museum and heratege professionals have joined us. We look forward to our successful future collaboration! Welcome! Institutions
SHIFT Consortium meets stakeholders and reviews use cases
The SHIFT Consortium held its second in-person meeting earlier this month in Knjaževac, Serbia. The thirteen consortium partners were hosted on 15th – 16th June by the Homeland Museum of Knjaževac, part of the Balkan Museum Network. “We had a great opportunity to take stock of all the progress that
Projects implemented with the support of BMN Small Grants fund
We are very happy to inform you that six museum projects have received funding from BMN Small Grants 2023, thanks to generous support of the Hedley Trust UK. Congratulations to the following institutions are their inspiring projects: MuZEH Lab – Toys and Plays and the forgotten childhood Museum Society of
Increase of accessibility of Museum contents and meanings for persons with disabilities (PwDs) by using Digital Technologies – analysis of questionnaire results
During the second half of March 2023, Balkan Museum Network (BMN) conducted a survey to determine how many members use digital technologies (DT) to increase accessibility for socially vulnerable groups of people with disabilities. Ten member museums have filled out the online questionnaire which was designed and analysed by Aida
BMN Small Grants 2023: The Call for Proposals
We are inviting members to apply to a competitive public call under “Small grants 2023” scheme. Up to 1.200 EUR will be granted to up to 5 member museums in one or more thematic areas: Collection care Audience engagement Heritage interpretation The topics can be viewed from the perspective of
