Museums in a time of migration
Author | : Pieter Bevelander |
Publisher | : Nordic Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2018-03-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789188661043 |
ISBN-13 | : 9188661040 |
Rating | : 4/5 (040 Downloads) |
Download or read book Museums in a time of migration written by Pieter Bevelander and published by Nordic Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-03-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International migration and mobility have implications for many sectors in society, including the museum sector. To be in tune with the times and relevant to all citizens, the museum sector needs, more than ever, to address issues that transcend national borders. As important educational institutions often visited by, amongst others, schoolchildren, museums have the potential to affect our notions of the world. By making museums places for exploring and learning about both the past and the present of issues such as migration, mobility, transnational connections and human rights, they not only become more relevant as cultural institutions, but may also facilitate positive changes in how people relate to each other in the wider society - thereby ultimately contributing to society's sustainable development. This book seeks to contribute to the discussion about how museums can improve their engagement in issues of migration and becoming more inclusive.