German Parliament votes for TheMuseumsLab 2027

We are delighted to share some wonderful news: TheMuseumsLab will continue in 2027! The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved the continuation of the programme, making it possible for museum and cultural professionals from Africa and Europe to continue learning together, exchanging perspectives, and developing new collaborations.

This decision is a great honour and an important recognition of the work and collaboration that have shaped TheMuseumsLab since 2021. We are deeply grateful for the trust and support of the German Parliament that make this next chapter possible.

Over the past years, TheMuseumsLab has brought together nearly 300 emerging cultural leaders from 56 countries and built a network of 65 museums and cultural institutions across Africa and Europe. Many of the connections formed through the programme continue beyond the Fellowship, through the Alumni Network, joint projects, and ongoing institutional collaborations.

Our sincere thanks go to the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag and the members of parliament who have supported TheMuseumsLab and its continuation. We also look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM).

We are equally grateful for the incredible support from our entire TheMuseumsLab community. The commitment, encouragement, and engagement of our Fellows, Alumni, Partner Museums, and many other supporters have been invaluable, especially in the lead-up to this decision. TheMuseumsLab would not be what it is today without the people and institutions who continue to shape it together.

We look forward to building on existing connections and creating further opportunities for exchange and collaboration in 2027.

Thank you to everyone who has made this possible. We are excited to continue this journey together!