PrevArt – Collection Storage Planning with Dr Joachim Huber

For the third time, Dr Joachim Huber from PrevArt will be joining MUTEC with his courses on collection storage planning. Across two consecutive modules, the programme covers the fundamentals of successful storage planning: What information is needed? How can the requirements of a collection be realistically assessed? And which storage technology is suitable for the respective requirements?

The second module focuses on integrating the museum into the planning process – from operational procedures and structural requirements to climate, security and storage technology. It is an opportunity to benefit from the many years of experience of an established collection storage planner and discuss specific questions from professional practice.

Universalmuseum Joanneum – Digital Transformation in Museums

How can digital transformation be strategically designed and embedded within a museum organisation? Dr Marko Mele, Scientific Director of Universalmuseum Joanneum in Graz, will provide concrete insights into digitalisation and the networking of collections, data quality and long-term archiving, as well as the responsible use of AI, using his institution as an example.

Current projects such as the annual exhibition “BLOOM” and the mobile educational project “Joanneum to go” demonstrate how digital technologies can create new ways of accessing cultural heritage, expand the museum experience and enable new forms of participation.

Fit for the Future – Climate Adaptation in Museums

Heavy rainfall, periods of extreme heat and drought are increasingly presenting museums with new challenges. How can cultural institutions prepare for these developments?

The pilot project “Climate Adaptation in Cultural Institutions”, initiated by the State Office for Museums Baden-Württemberg and implemented together with adelphi and the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP), is supporting six museums in developing their own climate adaptation strategies.

Stefanie Dowidat and Sebastian Krück will present the results and demonstrate a methodology that museums can use to analyse climate risks and develop appropriate measures. The worksheets developed as part of the project are now available to all museums in German-speaking countries.

Further programme items and details on the MUTEC 2026 conference programme will follow in upcoming issues of MUTECaktuell. The latest programme information will be available on the MUTEC website from the beginning of September.