Museums and Chill

How can museums create connection in an increasingly divided world? For this special International Museum Day episode of Museums and Chill – The ICOM Podcast , we visited Queer Britain in London to speak with Andrew Given, Director of Queer Britain, about the evolving role of museums today and the responsibilities cultural institutions hold within their communities. Recorded as part of Internation...

¿Qué historias siguen faltando en los museos? En todo el mundo, los museos reflexionan cada vez más sobre las narrativas que presentan y aquellas que históricamente han quedado fuera. A medida que las instituciones replantean su papel en la sociedad, las cuestiones de representación, inclusión y responsabilidad social se vuelven centrales en la práctica museística. Como parte de las reflexiones gl...

If we imagine a truly regenerative museum in the future, what might it feel like to walk into that space? We recorded a series of episodes for a special series of Museums and Chill – The ICOM Podcast from ICOM Dubai 2025, a moment where museum thinkers come together to reflect on the role of museums in a changing world. This episode engages with two of the Conference’s key sub-themes: New Technolo...

How do we create stronger dialogue between new professionals and more established generations in the field? We recorded a series of episodes for a special series of Museums and Chill – The ICOM Podcast from ICOM Dubai 2025, a moment were museum thinkers come together to reflect on the role of museums in a changing world. This episode engages with one of the Conference’s key sub-themes: Youth Power...

How can museums leverage digital practices to make their spaces more accessible and inclusive? In this episode of Museums and Chill , we talk with Emilia Sharples, member of the Museums & Audiences Team at Art Fund, about using technology to enhance accessibility, engage diverse audiences, and empower young professionals in the museum sector. We also touch on the upcoming ICOM General Conferen...

How can archives preserve stories with care, build trust with communities, and reflect on ethical stewardship in today’s world? In this Museums and Chill Pride special, we speak with Daniel Payne, Reference Archivist at The ArQuives, Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives. As ICOM revises its Code of Ethics , these questions are more important than ever. Tune in and join the conversation! THIS EPISODE’S GUESTS...

A compelling conversation with the Swedish art and architecture collective – MYCKET, a group whose work weaves together performance, architecture, activism and community building. We explore how their work speaks to some of the key Sustainable Development Goals covered by this year’s International Museum Day theme: SDG 8, by supporting local economies through creative employement and education. SD...

Dans ce nouvel épisode, nous avons le plaisir d’accueillir Matthieu Gill-Bougie , conseiller aux relations avec les nations autochtones au Musée de la civilisation à Québec . Membre de la Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh, il nous partage son parcours, son engagement et les initiatives mises en place pour faire du musée un acteur clé de la reconnaissance et de la réconciliation avec les peuple...

El mes de la historia de las mujeres es un tiempo de reflexión sobre la lucha histórica por la igualdad de género. El verdadero impacto de estas conversaciones se da cuando continúan más allá de una sola fecha. En el nuevo episodio de Museums and Chill , la arqueóloga y especialista en patrimonio cultural Camila Opazo-Sepúlveda nos invita a reflexionar sobre el papel de los museos en la descoloniz...

This episode of our Museums and Chill podcast features a compelling conversation with multimedia artist Alfredo Salazar-Caro continues the two part special episodes inspired by the Worldbuilding, Art & Technology in a Climate Changed World event, hosted at the Serpentine Gallery, an ICOM Institutional Member, in London. Alfredo’s work spanning virtual reality, sculpture, and digital media—delv...

In this episode of Museums and Chill , we sit down with Suzanne Dhaliwal, a leading climate justice creative and strategist, to explore the evolving role of museums in addressing the climate crisis. Recorded live in London after the Serpentine Gallery’s Worldbuilding, Art & Technology in a Climate Changed World event, Suzanne shares insights on how museums can authentically center Indigenous,...

Nous partons à la rencontre d'Ingrid Brochard, fondatrice du MuMo, le Musée Mobile. Ce musée itinérant d’art moderne et contemporain a pour mission d’apporter l’art aux publics éloignés de la culture. Ingrid Brochard partage avec nous son parcours, l'origine du projet, et les défis rencontrés dans la conception d'un musée itinérant. DISCLAIMER Les points de vue et les opinions exprimés par les inv...

We are excited to share the latest episode of the Museums and Chill podcast, where we talk about Sustainable Development in Museums with the team behind the ICOM Award. In this episode, we discuss with the ICOM Award team about what Sustainable Development means and how it connects to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You will learn about inspiring stories of museums that are leading the w...

Dans ce nouvel épisode, nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Eloïse Jolly, l'une des sept membres fondatrices de l'association Musé.e.s, qui se consacre à la sensibilisation aux questions féministes et à la promotion d'initiatives dans le secteur muséal. Mme Jolly détaille les projets actuels de Musé.e.s, en mettant l'accent sur les contributions significatives des femmes dans les musées. Elle évoqu...

In honor of Pride Month 2024, we are delighted to feature a conversation with Museum Q, Colombia's groundbreaking museum dedicated to LGBTQI+ history and culture. This episode delves into Museum Q's unique mission of recovering, communicating, and amplifying LGBTQI+ stories within the national narrative through the museum's unconventional approach, which transcends physical walls and utilises both...

En esta conversación, damos la bienvenida a Anauene Dias Soares, abogada y experta en obras de arte, CEO de Anauene Art Law - especializada en derechos culturales y miembro del Consejo del Instituto Brasileño de Derechos Culturales (IBDCult). En la actualidad, en Brasil existen 7 regímenes jurídicos de protección del patrimonio cultural, dos de los cuales se refieren a los bienes catalogados, ya s...

Have you ever thought of museums as powerful tools for education and research? In this Museums and Chill Special we focus on this year's International Museum Day theme: Museums for Education and Research as we learn how museums can be powerful tools for education and research, especially for underserved communities with Heidi McKinnon, the inspiring founder of Curators Without Borders. THIS EPISOD...

In this episode of Museums and Chill we dive into the exciting world of Ki Culture, an organization bridging the gap between culture and sustainability. Join the conversation as they explore the role museums can play in fostering a more sustainable future and engaging with their communities in new and meaningful ways. Tune in to learn how museums can become powerful advocates for positive change!...

Este episodio de Museums and Chill es una reveladora exploración de la traducción de la definición de museo del ICOM a dos versiones de la lengua maya. También profundizamos en el complejo proceso de adaptación lingüística. Además, conocemos los grandes retos a los que se enfrentan las comunidades indígenas en el ámbito de los museos, especialmente en lo que respecta a la preservación y representa...

Dans le dernier épisode de Museums and Chill, nous avons eu le plaisir d'interviewer M. Ibrahim Tchan, directeur de l'écomusée Tata Somba, le premier musée écologique d'Afrique de l'Ouest. Au cœur de notre discussion, M. Tchan a partagé les initiatives de développement durable du musée, soulignant l'importance de la collaboration avec la communauté locale. Il a également parlé des programmes éduca...

In this new episode of Museums and Chill, we talk to Professor Helene Chatterjee about the relationship of museums and culture to health and wellbeing. Find out how museum spaces serve as havens, fostering a sense of calm and inspiration. Can a visit to a museum really contribute to your overall wellbeing? Dr Charterjee shares ideas, backed by research, that may change your perspective. DISCLAIMER...

En este nuevo episodio de Museums and Chill, conversamos con Marina Sala sobre el rol de los museos y los derechos humanos Exploramos las diversas formas en que los museos se pueden comprometer activamente con los derechos humanos, ahondando en los polifacéticos papeles que desempeñan en la promoción y salvaguardia de estos principios fundamentales. Esta exploración pretende desentrañar las intrin...

En este nuevo episodio, damos la bienvenida a Paola Escobar y Álvaro Gundín de ‘Hecho con corazón’ – Mujeres artesanas tejen sus memorias a través de los bosques del Amazonas. Junto a un equipo de trabajo multidisciplinario se realizó un proceso de investigación de los tres museos participantes, la presentación de conversatorio virtual “Museos amazónicos: Intercambio de experiencias en proyectos d...

In this episode of Museums and Chill, we welcome Sigidimnak’ Noxs Ts’aawit, Dr. Amy Parent and Barbara Fillion to talk about the rematriation of the House of Ni’isjoohl memorial pole. The House of Ni’isjoohl memorial pole makes its way home from Scotland as the first totem pole rematriated from the United Kingdom. The rematriation of the pole is the result of a year-long discussion and close colla...

Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode de Museums and Chill. Dans cet épisode, nous nous penchons sur le thème de la décolonisation et de son impact transformateur sur les musées, la culture et la société. Nos invitées sont Gerty Dambury et Hortense Belhôte. Dans cette conversation passionnante, nous avons l'honneur d'avoir deux invitées exceptionnelles qui ont travaillé et créé des projets visant à fav...