About Us
TheMuseumsLab brings together professionals from museums, heritage spaces, cultural institutions, academia, and public leadership across Africa and Europe. United by a shared commitment to rethinking the role of museums in society, they have developed and sustained a platform dedicated to the next generation of cultural leaders.
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CollabFund: 2nd Call for Proposals Closed
CollabFund
The second CollabFund Call has closed. A strong pool of proposals now enters jury review, with results expected in February 2026.
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TheMuseumsLab Fellowship is a unique African–European programme for emerging leaders in museums, heritage and art institutions, and cultural spaces.
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Our Community
Since 2021, a diverse range of institutions and individuals have actively shaped and contributed to TheMuseumsLab. Through their expertise, creativity, and engagement, they have influenced the programme’s direction, developed innovative projects, and addressed complex cultural issues.
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Between Communities, Collections, and Memory: Reflections from TheMuseumsLab 2025 by Monicah Nkina Sairo
From the "Earth Nest" in Berlin to the dungeons of Elmina Castle, my journey with TheMuseumsLab was a transformative exploration of heritage, power, and the ethics of care. Coming from Kenya, I engaged in critical dialogues across Africa an…
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A Song for TheMuseumsLab by Alioune Samb
"My artistic tribute to this transformative journey and to everyone who made it possible" by Alioune Samb
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Residency Insights: Connecting Norway, Hungary and Uganda
Follow the experience of two TheMuseumsLab Fellows during their Residency at the Glomdal Museum in Norway, captured in a joint reflection with their host.…
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