Biannual conference
The conference is a cornerstone of the AEOM community. Meeting colleagues from around the world, exchanging ideas, and building meaningful friendships and collaborations foster mutual learning and support the development of our institutions. The General Meeting of AEOM take place during the conference.
Each conference is hosted by one or more member museums. It offers participants an in-depth exploration of local open-air museums and presents themes that are relevant both to the host institutions and to the wider open-air museum community.
Carefully prepared by the hosts together with the AEOM board, the programme highlights current topics and combines diverse formats. Alongside presentations and discussions, participants can experience engaging onsite activities that offer a closer look behind the scenes of the host museums.
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2026 AEOM Biannual Conference
Open-air Museums as Cultural Brokers and Agents of Change
📅 7–10 September 2026
📍 Romania
Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, Bucharest
ASTRA Museum, Sibiu
2026 AEOM conference will explore the role of open-air museums as bridges between cultural heritage and society. We will reflect on how these institutions connect tradition and modernity, rural and urban life, and how they respond to the challenges of today’s rapidly changing world.
The conference programme will combine:
- Inspiring presentations and discussions
- Onsite experiences and tours
- Opportunities for networking and exchange
Pre-conference tour: 6 September 2026
Post-conference tour: 11 September 2026
We warmly invite you to join us for this important gathering of the open-air museum community!
Further details, including the full programme and registration information, will be published soon.
Would you like to host a conference?
Hosting the AEOM biannual conference is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the open-air museum community. It allows the host institution(s) to showcase their work, engage with international colleagues, and help shape the future of the field. At the same time, it is a complex task that requires careful planning and coordination.
Detailed guidance on how to apply and organise the conference can be found in this document.
Application process:
- The application must be submitted by email to the current President of AEOM
- Deadline: April 30th in the year of the upcoming general meeting and conference
Application form:
The application form can be downloaded here.
If you are interested in hosting, we encourage you to read the guidance and get in touch!
