Rethinking the Museum

We are all aware that there are seismic shifts taking place, politically, culturally and socially; non more apparent to us than in the world of museums and galleries. What will our 'industry' look like in 2030? What changes are likely to happen to us? What changes do we need to drive forward as current and emerging professionals?

Helpfully, the North West Museum Federation have asked these questions and more:

“Informed by futurology and some genuinely inspiring work overseas, this vision is intended to help us break out of pondering an immediate and uncertain future and undertake those most vital of tasks: long range thinking and a willingness to take a few risks.”
Piotr Bienkowski, Chair of the NWFE (NWMF website)

Read their vision here