Celebrating International Museum Day
From London to Hobart, Manchester to Melbourne, museums are more than cultural repositories — they are living archives of our shared heritage, identity, and imagination.
This year’s theme "The future of museums in rapidly changing communities" highlights the role of museums in fostering cultural and educational learning within a rapidly evolving world.
Purcell has had the privilege of working alongside visionary clients, designers, curators, and their communities across the world to create spaces that honour history while embracing innovation. We’ve played our part in revitalising many of these cultural landmarks by securing funding, enhancing accessibility and ensuring they remain vibrant, inclusive hubs for both historic objects and the communities they educate and serve.
Our most recent work for the National Gallery’s NG200 programme saw the unveiling of the Roden Centre for Creative Learning and the much-anticipated and lauded reopening of the Sainsbury Wing.
Here are some just some events happening this Sunday:
The National Gallery is showcasing “The Wonder of Art”, a reimagined display of European masterpieces.
Manchester Museum are hosting interactive sessions focussing on research and education, including a Carbon Ruins workshop envisioning societal changes by 2050.
The British Museum presents “Ancient India: Living Traditions,” an exhibition exploring Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism through devotional art and sacred objects.
National Gallery of Victoria International is running a Melbourne Art Book Fair from May15-25, featuring workshops, talks and activities celebrating art and design.
St Fagans National Museum of History has it’s ongoing “Wales is our… home” exhibition, reflecting on Welsh identity and community.
The Story Museum has immersive storytelling experiences with exhibits like Whispering Wood and Enchanted Library, celebrating the power of stories for all ages.
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