Abt. Geschichtswissenschaft

Museums as Places of People, Time, and Memory. The Intersection of Place and History by Jitka Cirklová (ed., 2026)

This book explores how contemporary museums navigate social change and technological innovation to foster inclusivity and representation, offering insights into their evolving role as active spaces of dialogue, learning, and social change. Essays, collected in this edited volume, examine themes of place-based identity, community engagement, and the impact of digital transformation on museum practices. Case studies include house-museums, living museums, national memorials, industrial museums, mobile museum initiatives, and virtual heritage spaces in the Metaverse, offering insights into how institutions foster inclusivity, representation, and heritage preservation.

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