Edited by Sonja Thiel and Johannes C. Bernhardt, the book brings together a wide range of perspectives on the growing role of AI in museums. The book examines both practical applications and critical questions, covering topics such as collection databases, machine learning, visitor engagement, curation, chatbots, automated translation, text generation and artistic practice.
- Access and read AI in Museums: Reflections, Perspectives and Applications
With contributions from researchers, museum professionals and practitioners, the publication provides an interdisciplinary overview of how AI is beginning to reshape museum work and the questions institutions need to consider as these technologies become more widely adopted.
Featuring two contributors at NEMO European Museum Conference 2026
The publication is particularly relevant for participants of the NEMO European Museum Conference 2026: Human after all – Museums in the wake of AI, as two contributors to the volume will be speaking at the conference in Vilnius.
Johannes C. Bernhardt, co-editor of the book, will join the panel “Changing from within: AI and the future of museum work”, exploring how AI is transforming museum roles, workflows and organisational practices.
Oonagh Murphy, author of the chapter “Power, Data and Control – AI in the Museum”, will participate in the panel “Leading the shift: Museums, AI and institutional strategy”, which will examine how museum leaders can approach AI adoption in a responsible and mission-driven way.
- Looking for more resources on AI? Check out the Community Resource Hub, bringing together recommendations shared by participants of the NEMO European Museum Conference 2026.
