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Exploring Empathy & Cultural Heritage: Join Our Survey!

    How does empathy shape our connection to cultural heritage?
    Can co-creation and personal interpretation help us navigate societal change with confidence?

    The META-MUSEUM project, funded by the EU, is redefining how we engage with cultural heritage—transforming museums into dynamic, interactive, and emotionally engaging spaces. LEARN MORE >

    META-MUSEUM consortium partner institutions' representatives gathered together in front of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Department of Architecture.

    META-MUSEUM kick off meeting, 14-15 October 2024, Turin

      The META-MUSEUM project has officially launched with a kick-off meeting on 14-15 October 2024, in Turin, Italy, bringing project partners from across Europe. This ambitious EU-funded initiative aims to revolutionise the museum experience by combining neuroscience, museology, and technology. The project’s goal is to explore how cultural heritage can foster empathy, resilience, and confidence.

      Insights from Professor François Mairesse’s keynote speech: A travel through cultural mediation

        Professor François Mairesse’s keynote speech, “A Travel Through Cultural Mediation,” explored the evolution of museums from passive repositories to active agents of social change. He emphasised the role of cultural mediation in bridging the gap between museums and the public, highlighting the importance of both intellectual and emotional engagement. Mairesse also discussed the challenges and opportunities facing museums in the 21st century, including the impact of globalisation, digital technologies, and climate change.