Conference information: http://icom-russia.com/data/events-/heritage-interpretation-the-power-of-storytelling-in-museums/
The conference “Heritage Interpretation: the Power of Storytelling in Museums” is organized by ICOM Austria, ICOM Russia, ICOM Czech Republic, ICOM Slovakia, ICOM Switzerland with the support of International Council of Museums and St. Petersburg Committee for Culture
Date: June 27 – 29th, 2019
Location: St. Petersburg, Russian Federation (The State Hermitage Museum, Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum, St Isaac’s Cathedral State Museum)
The conference will discuss how museums are aiming to benefit society, as they are cultural hubs invigorating communities at a local but also international level. As cultural storytellers, museums can be powerful agents of change, but to do so, we need to tell inclusive stories that break through the barriers that divide us. Often if different perspectives are brought together, the acceptance of this contested history is the first step for promoting peaceful relationships between people. Museums can encourage this process and are playing an active role in addressing traumatic histories or controversial topics. So what are the keys to creating the inclusive museum? What kind of new perspective or awareness should be conveyed to the visitors? What stories should be told and who is telling them?
The structure of the Conference
June 26, 2019, Wednesday CULTURAL PROGRAM: excursion to St Isaac’s Cathedral State Museum
June 27, 2019, Thursday Location: The “Old Village” Restoration and Storage Center of the State Hermitage, Zausadebnaya str., 37
PLENARY SESSION: “The Role of Storytelling in Building Dialogue between Museums and Audiences”
THEMATIC SESSION 1: “Revealing hidden histories of various social groups and neglected heritage”
CULTURAL PROGRAM: Excursion at the State Hermitage Museum
June 28, 2019, Friday Location: The “Old Village” Restoration and Storage Center of the State Hermitage, Zausadebnaya str., 37
THEMATIC SESSION 2: “Interpreting dissonant heritage: museums as mediators in the public space”
THEMATIC SESSION 3: “Relevant storytelling about the contemporary heritage”
June 29, 2019, Saturday Excursion in the State Museum-Reserve “Gatchina” Participation
The participation in the Conference is free of charge Please note that travel and accommodation expenses should be covered by participants themselves
If you wish to attend the Conference please register following the link: http://icom-oesterreich.at/kalender/icom-international-conference-heritage-interpretation-power-storytelling-museums
