The Museums Association of Namibia (MAN) is an umbrella organisation that represents all Namibian museums.
As a representative body it supports museums in various ways such as in the field of training, funding and the networking of professionals.
Recently, Futurium, the House of Futures in Berlin (www.futurium.de), hosted the international group of Future-Oriented Museums (FORMS) in Berlin. Opening Session: Shaping Futures in Museum Communities Session 1: Future-Oriented Museums Leading Change What is a future-oriented museum and why does it matter? Session 2: Experiencing Futures What is the field of experimental futures and why is this approach relevant for museums...
The Museum of Namibian Fashion is pleased to announce that starting Thursday, 03 November 2022, we will be extending our operating hours for Thursdays. The Museum of Namibian Fashion showcases past, present and future fashion artefacts and knowledge about different aspects of fashion from Namibia. The Museum of Namibian Fashion is a source of knowledge, ideas, stories and memories reflected through...
The Museums Association of Namibia (MAN) is a Non-Governmental Organisation representing museums and heritage institutions throughout Namibia. As a representative body, it supports museums in various ways such as in the field of training, funding, and the networking of professionals. MAN (in partnership with the National Museum of Namibia (NMN) and University of Namibia (UNAM)) are participating in a project funded...
Documentary Premiere "The journey back home" A fascinating documentation of now and then through the personal journey of Christian Scholz in Namibia. Documentary about the 30 years of Namibian Independence. Christian Scholz, director and narrator of the film returns to Namibia after 30 years to visit various locations in his country of birth. He meets many old friends and talks with...
We are pleased to share with you, the call for entries to the “World Heritage Futures Lab: Southern and Eastern Africa edition” that UNESCO has launched. Important Links News item on the call for entries: https://en.unesco.org/news/world-heritage-futures-lab-hunts-talent-promote-southern-and-eastern-africas-rich-heritage Video on the call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw30VwHfh3Y&t=13s Call for entries (on Electric South’s website): //medium.com/@electric_south/call-for-entry-world-heritage-futures-lab-southern-eastern-africa-edition-d3e94d7e55f5">https://medium.com/@electric_south/call-for-entry-world-heritage-futures-lab-southern-eastern-africa-edition-d3e94d7e55f5 Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxFk0ddLnJNZEPJmmCNnWK_22NOQSmLyun17x_d3ImldCeKw/viewform
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TheMuseumsLab is a platform for joint learning, exchange and continuing education on the future of museums in both Africa and Europe. The programme started in 2021 has the aim to establish close and lasting networks between future shapers of museum concepts on both sides. The project was developed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the...
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MEAC) is responsible for the Alte Feste Building. The Ministry, in collaboration with other key stakeholders, is looking to repurpose the historical building into a space that is accessible and beneficial to all Namibians despite its origins and past use. The concept of repurposing usually means retaining its original historical features but using the...
