Museum Leadership House Summary

Museum Leadership House is a non-profit platform connecting museum leaders with futurists, scientists, artists and sociologists to explore the role of museums in society and to shape actionable strategies in times of change. In September 2023, museum professionals from 11 countries came together in Nice for a second Museum Leadership House gathering focusing on “Reimagining the Value of Museums." 25 international museum leaders convened alongside experts from politics and technology to discuss how cultural organisations can take proactive steps to address risks emerging from the ongoing economic, social, environmental, and technological challenges facing society. The program focused on identifying practical and usable actions that can be taken today, allowing museums to achieve longer-term stability in the face of crises and disruptions. By bringing diverse global perspectives together, the gathering sparked conversations about the relevance of cultural institutions and created the possibility for a more comprehensive understanding of the important role they can play in addressing these challenges together with their communities.