META-MUSEUM Project

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META-MUSEUM Project

META-MUSEUM is an EU-funded Horizon Europe Project that explores the impact of cultural heritage on people's emotions and understanding.

It aims to use this understanding to help citizens better cope with current and future societal changes.

04/06/2026

Member Spotlight: Loraine Vilain

We are pleased to introduce Loraine Vilain, Community Outreach Projects Manager at Louvre-Lens. Loraine is a specialist in social development and youth engagement, focusing on how cultural institutions can serve their local territories.

At the Louvre-Lens, Loraine leads initiatives for young adults (18-25), utilizing the museum’s resources to foster job-related skills and encourage local ownership of cultural spaces. Her work emphasizes the museum not just as a gallery, but as a community hub.

Loraine sees a natural alignment with the META-MUSEUM mission:
"Engaging with local communities through collaborative projects is not only a way of bringing the museum and its activities to life, but also a way of transforming it into a place where people can spend time, socialize, and experience a sense of well-being."

Her experience in community-centric museum practice is a vital asset to our project.

☛Read more: https://meta-museum-project.eu/lead-users-panel/

META-MUSEUM Project receives funding from the European Union Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.

02/06/2026

How do we bridge the gap between neurosciences, computer science, and museography?

🏛️🛰️ At the 5th edition of the Biennale Tecnologia in Turin, the META-MUSEUM project moved our research from the lab directly to a live public audience. Here is what we focused on during the two-day pilot:

🧠 THE OBJECTIVE: Understanding the deep emotional impact of cultural heritage. We want to prove how immersive cultural experiences actively build community well-being.

📊 CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT: Our interactive activity, “Measure Your Fears,” invited over 100 participants to reflect on contemporary challenges. We asked visitors to rate their individual and collective fears on a scale from 1 to 5.

👁️ THE INSIGHTS: The results were eye-opening. By identifying which societal pressures feel most urgent to European citizens, META-MUSEUM can better define how Cultural Heritage can act as a crucial support system, helping people face the future with greater confidence and resilience.

🔗 Read the full breakdown of our Turin pilot: https://meta-museum-project.eu/bridging-emotions-and-cultural-heritage-meta-museum-at-biennale-tecnologia-turin/

META-MUSEUM Project receives funding from the European Union Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.

28/05/2026

Member Spotlight: Nils M. Jensen

We are happy to introduce Nils M. Jensen, Director of the Association of Danish Museums. An expert leader in cultural heritage and communication, Nils has spent nearly two decades strengthening the role of museums across Denmark.

With an academic background in Archaeology and Journalism, and a professional history spanning the National Museum of Denmark and Odense Bys Museer, Nils brings an essential perspective on how museums connect with the public.

Regarding the META-MUSEUM project, Nils highlights its innovative scientific approach:

"META-MUSEUM seeks to create fresh pathways for understanding how we adapt knowledge and insight of our visitors (and maybe non visitors). The noble aim is to bring history to life, making it accessible and meaningful for everyone. It is a project I whole-heartedly support.”

We look forward to working with Nils as we strive to make cultural heritage more inclusive and engaging for all. 🌟

☛Read more: https://meta-museum-project.eu/lead-users-panel/

META-MUSEUM Project receives funding from the European Union Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.

21/05/2026

Member Spotlight: Lidija Milašinović

We are delighted to introduce Lidija Milašinović, a distinguished archaeologist and Museum Adviser at the National Museum of Kikinda, Serbia.

With a career defined by leadership, including 15 years as Director of the Museum, Lidija is a specialist in heritage interpretation and community collaboration. Her extensive international footprint includes serving as the National Coordinator for the European Museum Academy (EMA) and representing the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Serbia.

Her expertise in international research and regional cooperation is instrumental as we explore the future of cultural heritage.

☛Read more: https://lnkd.in/dH5WYnB3

META-MUSEUM Project receives funding from the European Union Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.

19/05/2026

As part of the META-MUSEUM dissemination activities, the data collection conducted across European museums was recently presented at the International Association of Empirical Aesthetics Conference on May 5th. 🌍📈

META-MUSEUM partner Sapienza University of Rome was represented by Maria Pia Lucia, who presented a poster showcasing the project’s ongoing research.

The poster sparked interest and engagement among conference attendees, highlighting the growing relevance of empirical aesthetics and museum research within the international scientific community. 🔬💬

META-MUSEUM Project receives funding from the European Union Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.

15/05/2026

In the spirit of our recent partnership, we’re pleased to pass along this update on MetaHeritage Innovation.

📢 MetaHeritage Webinar #5

How can SMEs and organisations working in cultural heritage and tourism connect with European innovation and funding opportunities?

Our upcoming webinar focuses on EIT Culture & Creativity and the programmes supporting entrepreneurship, business creation, and innovation across Europe’s cultural and creative sectors.

The session is open to SMEs, clusters, cultural organisations, researchers, startups, and innovation stakeholders interested in heritage, tourism, and digital transformation.

📅 Join us online:
https://metaheritage.eu/event/metaheritage-webinar-5-eit-culture-creativity-programmes-and-support-for-european-smes/

14/05/2026

Member Spotlight: Martin Brandt Djupdræt

We are pleased to introduce Martin Brandt Djupdræt, Head of Research, Development, and Cross-disciplinary projects at Den Gamle By. With a career spanning roles at Frederiksborg Slot and the Viking Ship Museum, Martin recently completed his PhD focusing on the use, benefit, and perceived value of the museum visit.

As a researcher dedicated to museums as social spaces, Martin sees the META-MUSEUM project as a vital step forward:
"META-MUSEUM is an ambitious project that brings together many different disciplines... I see this complexity as a strength and a means of finding good and valid measurement methods for the value of culture in society."

We look forward to integrating Martin’s research on the visitor experience into our evolving framework.

☛Read more: https://meta-museum-project.eu/lead-users-panel/

META-MUSEUM Project receives funding from the European Union Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.

12/05/2026

How Can Museum Exhibitions Inspire Reflection?

The Nordic Centre of Heritage Learning and Creativity (NCK) is currently developing physical prototypes for META-MUSEUM’s pilot tests. The goal is to create new ways for museum visitors to reflect on the past, feel emotionally engaged, and connect with cultural heritage.

Right now, we are delighted to host Daniel Mangano, a PhD candidate from Polito, as a visiting researcher. Together, we are exploring how museum exhibitions can help visitors connect the past with the present.

Our testing ground is the Viking Age Överhogdal tapestries exhibition at Jamtli County Museum. How can the symbols in the tapestries encourage reflection on today’s fears, hopes, and shared experiences? 🧵

We are very happy for this opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and cultures — and excited to see where these conversations will lead. 🌍🤝

META-MUSEUM Project receives funding from the European Union Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.

05/05/2026

The Lead User Panel (LUP) is an independent advisory group supporting the META-MUSEUM Consortium. Acting as an autonomous think-tank, it brings together volunteer members who contribute strategic insights and innovative perspectives to help shape and enhance the project’s outcomes.

This week, we want to introduce you to Dr Kathrin Pabst. A cultural scientist with over 20 years of experience, Pabst is a leading voice in museum ethics and the societal role of cultural institutions.

With a PhD in professional ethics and a background as the founding chair of ’s Committee for Ethical Dilemmas, she brings unparalleled expertise in navigating sensitive histories and migration. Her work has bridged the gap between museums and universities across seven European countries, fostering international collaboration at the highest level.

Why META-MUSEUM?
Dr. Pabst believes that empathy is the key to unlocking a more responsible understanding of our shared heritage. In her words:
"Emotions are never isolated... they shape how we perceive, interpret, and attribute meaning. A META-MUSEUM perspective invites us to take these complexities seriously, acknowledging emotions as integral to knowledge production."

✨We look forward to her guidance as we explore the dynamic relationship between individuals, communities, and institutions.

☛Read more: https://meta-museum-project.eu/lead-users-panel/

META-MUSEUM Project receives funding from the European Union Research and Innovation Programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project owner.

24/04/2026

Come in, come in! 🚪👋
Welcome to the META-MUSEUM lab at Biennale Tecnologia 2026, where we explored: How can we co-create the museums of the future? 🏛️🚀
From testing new ways to measure and to seeing how you all connect with cultural heritage, the energy was incredible. 🧠✨

Huge thanks to everyone who stepped in, shared their thoughts, and helped us redefine the museum experience.
Once again, shoutout to our amazing partners for making this happen:
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