MuseumNext: Museum Wellness Summit

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Museum Wellness Summit: 28 – 29 January 2026

Museums are increasingly recognised as powerful spaces for reducing stress, combating loneliness and supporting emotional wellbeing. The Museum Wellbeing Summit 2026 brings together inspiring case studies and fresh research from around the world to explore how museums can strengthen the health of their communities.

Across two days, you’ll hear how institutions are working with NEET youth, supporting healthcare professionals, collaborating with prisons and social services, addressing climate emotions, and creating spaces for rest, mindfulness, connection and joy. Speakers from leading museums and pioneering community projects will share practical insights into what works and what’s emerging in the field.

Whether you’re developing new wellbeing initiatives or deepening existing work, this Summit will give you the ideas, tools and inspiration to make a meaningful difference through your museum.