Future Tense Modern museums, accountability, and openness
Feb 20, 2025
Tim Reeve, Deputy Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, discusses the groundbreaking open storeroom initiative, promoting transparency and public trust in museums. Dan Hicks, a Professor at Oxford, emphasizes the importance of accountability and restitution in museum practices. Kylie Message-Jones from ANU highlights the challenges facing museum studies programs and smaller institutions in a digital world. Together, they explore how museums can redefine their roles in society, fostering deeper connections while adapting to modern audience needs.
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V&A Storehouse Opening
- The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is opening its storage facility, called the Storehouse, to the public.
- Visitors can explore the behind-the-scenes world of the museum and see objects not typically on display.
Post-Digital Museums
- Museums are now integrating digital and physical experiences.
- The public expects digital interaction within the museum, changing the role of technology.
Digital Divide in Museums
- Larger museums are leading in digital transformation.
- Smaller museums, often with limited staff and resources, struggle with this shift.
