MUTEC News

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News Overview

29/07/2024 Museum technology of superlatives at Heritage Middle East in Abu Dhabi A new cultural epicentre is currently being created in the Persian Gulf - billions are being invested to create a unique museum landscape with the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi. The Heritage Middle East trade fair, which is taking place for the second time at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from 10 to 12 December, is an important part of the implementation of these major plans. The focus here will be on museum and exhibition technology, restoration, archaeology and tourism development. Leipziger Messe will be a co-organizer of Heritage Middle East since this year. Continue reading

29/07/2024 With an invitation to listen - the Museumsverband Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. Emergency preparedness, sustainability, accessibility and the search for new talent - the Museumsverband Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. (Saxony-Anhalt Museum Association) is also dealing with major challenges throughout the industry on a daily basis. In this interview, Luisa Töpel, Managing Director of the association, describes the current situation in the state and explains why she is so enthusiastic about working with people in the individual institutions. History and culture have deep roots in Saxony-Anhalt - not only thanks to the 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. How can quality assurance in museums succeed despite the increasing shortage of skilled labour? Continue reading

29/07/2024 Exhibitors introduce themselves With its multifaceted exhibition, this year's MUTEC once again offers a wide range of products and services in the field of museum and exhibition technology. In our newsletter, we give you a foretaste of some of the exhibitors who will be in Leipzig from 7 to 8 November 2024. In this issue, you can find out more about innovative storage solutions, modern lighting design and digital exhibition experiences. Continue reading

29/07/2024 Conference programme highlights: Future viability of small museums and depot planning Every year, the excellent conference programme at MUTEC attracts experts and interested parties to the Leipziger Messe. New impulses and exciting discussions are guaranteed here. This year, visitors can once again look forward to a wide range of topics. In addition to inclusion and accessibility, education and mediation or exhibition design, the programme will also focus on sustainability and depot planning. Continue reading

15/12/2022 MUTEC Celebrates a Strong Comeback After MUTEC had to be cancelled two years ago owing to the pandemic, its exhibitors, partners and visitors were pleased to see it make a hugely successful comeback from 24 to 26 November 2022. The MUTEC international trade fair for museum and exhibition technology and denkmal, the leading European trade fair taking place at the same time, were both extremely busy and welcomed 12,800 visitors from 32 countries. MUTEC's excellent development continued again this year and 122 exhibitors from 13 countries made for record participation. Continue reading

15/12/2022 New Exhibition Areas: Stage Technology and Equipment, MuseumMerch and Accessibility Three new exhibition areas celebrated their MUTEC premiere this year. The trade fair was extended to include companies operating in stage technology and equipment (in cooperation with the BHT Berliner Hochschule für Technik), museum merchandise (products and services for museum shops) and accessibility. All three areas were well received by trade visitors and exhibitors alike. Continue reading