What New Threats Do Museums Face? Towards a Risk Mapping

Museums are facing an increasingly broad and complex range of risks, including climate change, fires, conflicts, activism, theft, and various forms of pressure. This evolving landscape calls for renewed prevention strategies, fostering a culture of risk awareness, shared governance, and responses tailored to each institution, while balancing security, conservation, and public access.

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