Virtuel konferens av Museums association

Our virtual annual conference, 2-6 November 2020, is free to all members.

This year’s annual conference is open for booking. It is free to all our members and features a range of fantastic speakers, engaging sessions and lots of practical advice and support. Join us on 2-6 November 2020 for five days of debate, reflection, networking and much, much more.

Our theme is World Turned Upside Down: Exploring the Future of Museums. The past year has redefined how we connect to our communities, care for collections and support our staff, freelancers and volunteers. We explore these changes and discuss how the sector can rise to the challenges we face.

The pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and the Climate Crisis have had a massive impact on society and created a critical moment for us to reflect on the future and purpose of museums.

This year’s conference:

• Responds to new realities of the coronavirus pandemic and investigate how we can emerge from the crisis with the tools to meet the needs of our communities.
• Examines the decolonisation of museums and the role the sector has in helping to address the racism, injustice and discrimination that blight our societies.
• Investigates what we need to do to create inclusive, participatory and sustainable museums.
• Helps delegates to develop the skills to advocate and effectively make the case for investment in museums.
• Draws inspiration from the global museum community as we share ideas and best practice from across the globe.
• Provides a platform for networks and alliances of peers to discuss and deal with the challenges ahead.
• Equips attendees with the practical skills and confidence to navigate this world turned upside down