group of fellows in a workshop at HKW

TheMuseumsLab Collaborators

Since 2021, a diverse range of institutions and individuals have actively shaped and contributed to TheMuseumsLab Fellowship.

Through their expertise, creativity, and engagement, they have influenced the program’s direction, developed innovative projects, and addressed complex cultural issues such as historical injustices, restitution, the role of memory in contemporary society, as well as leadership in complex global contexts and the relevance and future of museums.

Lead Curatorial Partners since 2021

  • University of the Western Cape

    University of the Western Cape

    The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was founded in 1960 and occupies a unique space in the South African higher education landscape. It is a dynamic institution committed to excellence in learning, teaching, research and innovation in…

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  • District Six Museum

    District Six Museum

    The ‘Hands Off District Six’ conference of 1988 led to the formation of the District Six Museum Foundation in 1989. The Foundation worked towards the establishment of the Museum which was launched on 10 December 1994 with its inaugural exhi…

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  • National Museums of Kenya

    National Museums of Kenya

    The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a multidisciplinary state corporation, entrusted with managing Kenya’s heritage on behalf of the citizens. Its main areas of focus are research, heritage conservation and management. The institution is…

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  • Ghana Museums and Monuments Board

    Ghana Museums and Monuments Board

    The Museums Division of GMMB oversees nine main museums, including the National Museum. Two of the museums are situated inside a castle, and three are situated inside a fort. Apart from their regular exhibits, the museums organize temporary…

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Museums and Cultural Spaces Hosting the Programme since 2021

  • The Space Ethiopia

    The Space Ethiopia

    Contemporary Art Gallery and residency in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.…

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  • Unity Park

    Unity Park

    The construction of Unity Park was initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) in 2018 and officially inaugurated and opened to the public on October 10/ 2019. Unity Park is located in the premises of the Grand Palace and it is composed of…

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  • The Urban Centre

    The Urban Centre

    The Urban center is an inclusive and creative space born out of the popular radio show KEBET ESKE KETEMA (ከቤት እስከ ከተማ) which started on 25th December, 2007 focusing on architecture, engineering, construction and urban life.…

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  • Luthuli Museum

    Luthuli Museum

    The Luthuli Museum is located at the former 1927 home of Chief Albert and Mrs Nokukhanya Luthuli in Groutville, KwaZulu Natal. ChiefAlbert Luthuli was Africa‘s first Nobel Peace Prize Winner. It was established and officially opened to the…

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