Museums, Sustainability & Well-Being

natural diversity is important to museums on both a global scale and at a local level. They provide a space for both tangible and intangible testimonies of our history to be protected. Additionally, an important aspect of the qathet Museum’s work is the promotion of learning, dialogue, socialization, and sustainable development. We offer a space for community members to access resources and understand the value of our regions’ natural and cultural heritage.

Today, museums have the potential to help address contemporary societal issues that are important to their region by responding and tracking both current and historical developments such as: globalization, diversity, gender equality, decolonization, and climate change. Through recent developments, our institution is working hard behind the scenes to make changes at all levels of the organization to respond to the current needs of the qathet community We are looking to diversify the way history is presented to further the understanding of minority communities and promote the resources available in natural and cultural heritage. The museum offers unique resources to assist in public awareness, community participation, cultural participation, and to support the local economy that includes an archive of historic photographs, public programs and exhibits.

For more information refer to the International Council of Museums https://icom.museum/en/news/internationalmuseum-day-2023-theme/ qMAS | SPRING 2023 | Page 8