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Flett Lecture Theatre 14.30–16.00Thursday 7 August
Daubenton was a Leonardo da Vinci programme-funded project which provided participants with a two-week training placement at an institution in Europe. Participants could visit Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, Naturhistoriska riksmuseet Stockholm, University of Copenhagen, Museum of Natural History of University of Florence, Naturalis, Leiden, Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin, Národni Museum Prague.
The project enabled collections management, technical and public engagement staff to visit collaborating institutions across Europe, allowing them to broaden their skills and expertise and significantly raise their awareness of alternative approaches to the management, display and educational use of museum collections
as applied in other European institutions. Much of the learning experience revolved around observing how and why particular procedures are adopted and implemented with “hands-on” effort.
Participants from the Museum, National Museums Wales and World Museum Liverpool will be sharing their experiences of working in a European institute, how different institutions use and manage their collections, and what applications the findings from their visits had in their home institution.
There will also be a short presentation on the possibility of a future similar project to be applied for under Erasmus+ Key Action 1, and how to get involved.
Daubenton Collections Management Seminar
What you will hearMuseum professionals sharing:
• lessons learned
• insights
• personal development (collections and education)
• impact on working practices
Who is it for?The seminar is open to all museum professionals. We welcome colleagues from other institutions who would find the seminar of interest.
There is no booking fee. If you would like to attend the seminar please email: [email protected]
Tea and coffee will be available in the lobby area after the talk.
Natural History Museum staff do not need to book.
SpeakersParticipants from the Natural History Museum, National Museums Wales and World Museum Liverpool will share their experiences from their training visits.