Project « The Museum’s main collection: creating an experience »

Changes in the museum sector and the increasingly important roles that museums have in society have redefined their relationships with the collections they hold. Today, museums can no longer be simply places that exhibit authentic objects.

So-called permanent displays, which remain in place without being changed, have had their day. They have been succeeded by much more dynamic, agile displays designed to meet the needs of the people who are invited to browse them. The works are exhibited according to a coherent narrative framework to offer a diverse and varied visitor experience that is there to be seen and encourage reflection, aspiration and entertainment.

The Museum is preparing to redesign its permanent collections with this in mind, taking advantage of the most recent research and innovations in the field.

Référents : Marie-Aude Laoureux et Richard Veymiers

Axes de recherche :

Collections management and museum practices

Référent :

Richard Veymiers

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