Museen wollen Sammlungen stärker sichtbar machen
The German Museums Association (Deutscher Museumsbund) has announced that its 2027 annual conference in Leipzig will focus on how museums can make their collections more future-proof. Approximately 900 professionals from Germany and abroad will gather in May 2027 to discuss activating collections in light of current societal issues. The association notes that around 80 percent of museum holdings remain hidden in storage, with only 20 percent publicly accessible.
This matters because the vast hidden collections contain significant stories, themes, and perspectives that could address pressing societal challenges. Activating these dormant collections is not only a professional challenge but also a societal imperative, as museums seek to remain relevant and engage broader audiences in an era of cultural and political change.