ICOM updates the definition of Museum
Published on 1 September 2022
ICOM updates the definition of Museum
Pubblicato il 1 September 2022

Towards museums more accessible, inclusive and sustainable

Univocally defining what it is meant by a museum is fundamental not only to define its area of ​​interest and field of action, but also to guide strategies, policies and adopting a shared vision on the mission of today’s museums.

ICOM Extraordinary General Assembly approved in Prague a
new definition of Museum

On August 24th 2022, as part of the Extraordinary General Assembly convened in Prague, the ICOM (International Council of Museums) approved an updated definition of “museum”.

The new definition, which amends Art. 3 of the ICOM Statute, was voted almost unanimously (92.4% of votes), involving 126 Committees around the world.

The approval marks an important milestone in the new presidency of the Italian Alberto Garlandini and the coordinated “ICOM Define” Committee which worked on the proposal for 18 months.

The definition of Vienna (2007)

A museum is a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purposes of education, study and enjoyment.

The definition of Prague (2022)

A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage.

Open to the public, accessible and inclusive, museums foster diversity and sustainability.

They operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, offering varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.

The new definition keeps unchanged the mission entrusted to museums to promote the study, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage. The main novelty introduced in the updated version concerns the focus on accessibility, inclusiveness and sustainability.

The shift towards a modern conception of museum is up with the times. We wish all museums to continue being promoters of change and supporters of diversity.

Di cosa ci occupiamo?

  • Valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale e del paesaggio
  • Prevenzione e gestione dei rischi sul patrimonio culturale
  • Ricerca e studio di soluzioni, servizi e prodotti per la salvaguardia e il miglioramento delle condizioni ambientali e climatiche nel settore dei beni culturali
  • Sviluppo di reti e network fra aziende e professionisti per favorire ed incrementare la diffusione di buone pratiche nell’ambito del risk management e della sicurezza per opere d’arte e beni culturali
  • Progetti di comunicazione e presenza digitale

La nostra visione

Ogni progetto ha un impatto e lascia tracce sul pianeta. Proprio per questo siamo convinti assertori di una nostra filosofia di business che ci vede coinvolti solo e soltanto in attività e progetti che abbiano un impatto positivo su ambiente, territorio e società.

Lavoriamo per realizzare soluzioni ed idee innovative e al tempo stesso per mantenere un equilibrio fra le nostre attività e la loro sostenibilità.

Le nostre azioni

Vogliamo dare un contributo per affrontare i grandi temi ambientali e sociali

I nostri progetti ed il nostro modello di business non prescinde dal prendere in considerazione i contesti e le persone in cui si sviluppano.

What we do?

  • Enhancement of cultural heritage and landscape
  • Prevention and management of risks on cultural heritage
  • Research and study of solutions, services and products to safeguard the cultural heritage from climate change and pollution
  • Development of networks between companies and professionals to encourage and increase the dissemination of good practices in the field of risk management and security for art and cultural heritage
  • Communication plans and targeted dissemination

Our vision

Each project has an impact and leaves traces on the planet. Precisely for this reason we are convinced supporters of our business philosophy which sees us involved only and only in activities and projects that have a positive impact on the environment, territory, and society.

We work to create innovative solutions and ideas and at the same time to maintain a balance between our activities and their sustainability.

OUR ACTIONS

We want to make a contribution to addressing major environmental and social issues

Our projects and our business model do not disregard taking into consideration the contexts and people in which they develop

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