Call for Papers: Intangible Cultural Heritage in a Museum Context
The international workshop “Intangible Cultural Heritage in a Museum Context. The Role of Agricultural Museums, Living History Sites and Archaeological Open-Air Museums” invites contributions from museum professionals and practitioners.
The workshop will explore:
Best practice examples for ICH documentation, preservation, and research
New initiatives for ICH recognition at national and international levels
Strategies to strengthen the role of museums in ICH
Opportunities for networking and collaboration among institutions and associations
Submission details:
Please send your paper proposals (title + abstract of max. 200 words) by October 31, 2025 to Claus Kropp (c.kropp@kloster-lorsch.de). Indicate whether you wish to attend in person or present online.
Conference details:
📅 Date: March 7–9, 2026
📍 Venue: UNESCO World Heritage Site Lorsch Abbey & Lauresham Laboratory for Experimental Archaeology, Lorsch, Germany
The program will include excursions, guided tours, an exhibition opening, and a large-scale event in the open-air laboratory. Conference scholarships will also be available.