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National Conference for Small Museums in Veneto Focuses on Communication and Accessibility

institutional · 2026-05-05

The seventh edition of the National Conference of the Associazione Nazionale Piccoli Musei will take place on April 29-30 at the SanPaolo Museo della Città in Monselice, Veneto. The association, founded in 2007 by tourism marketing scholar Giancarlo Dall’Ara, represents over 90% of Italian museums, which are small institutions with management models distinct from large museums. The conference, titled "Musei Accoglienti: Comunicazione e Accessibilità per i Piccoli Musei," will address communication, accessibility, new technologies, and the future of small museums. The event includes presentations of studies, reports, case studies, and networking opportunities for museum professionals and scholars.

Key facts

  • Seventh edition of the National Conference of the Associazione Nazionale Piccoli Musei
  • Held on April 29-30 at SanPaolo Museo della Città in Monselice, Veneto
  • Association founded in 2007 by Giancarlo Dall’Ara
  • Small museums represent over 90% of Italian museums
  • Conference theme: communication and accessibility for small museums
  • Focus on new technologies serving culture
  • Event includes presentations, case studies, and professional networking
  • Preceded by a regional preparatory conference

Entities

Institutions

  • Associazione Nazionale Piccoli Musei
  • SanPaolo Museo della Città
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Monselice
  • Veneto
  • Italy

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