The Estonian-Finnish joint project COMAND – Collections of Museum Artifacts for Networked Digitalization – aims to strengthen the digital capacities of small museums and improve access to local cultural heritage for communities, schools and visitors.
The study visit in Helsinki marks the project's first joint training event. Over four days, museum representatives will participate in practical workshops, visit museums and exchange experiences with Finnish experts in cultural heritage and digital technologies.
The training sessions are conducted by experts from South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk). The programme covers the digitisation and management of museum collections, the design of digital exhibitions and visitor experiences, and the development of a joint digital exhibition involving Estonian and Finnish museums.
In addition to the training sessions, networking between museums is an important part of the study visit. Participants will introduce their museums to one another, share challenges related to digitisation and explore opportunities for future cooperation.
The Helsinki study visit is the first stage of a longer training and cooperation process. The next joint study visit will take place in Tallinn from 11 to 14 November, focusing on digital storytelling, virtual exhibition design and the practical use of digital tools.
The knowledge and ideas gained during the two study visits will form the basis for developing a joint digital output within the COMAND project. The aim is to connect selected objects or stories from Estonian and Finnish museums, allowing visitors to explore the cultural heritage of different regions without having to visit the museums in person.
The participating Estonian museums are Peipsimaa Muuseum, Kalevipoja Koda, Juhan Liivi Muuseum, Iisaku Kihelkonna Muuseum, Kolkja vanausuliste muuseum and Kodavere Pärimuskeskus. The participating Finnish museums are Askola Museum, Virrat Museum, Pernaja Museum and Wanha Woima Museum.
The lead partner of the project is the Peipsi Center for Transboundary Cooperation, and the Finnish partner is the Finnish Local Heritage Federation.
The project is funded by the Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027, with additional support from the Estonian Ministry of the Interior and the National Foundation of Civil Society (KÜSK).
Rohkem infot projektist: https://ctc.ee/projektid/kaimasolevad-projektid/comand
Ederi Ojasoo
MTÜ Peipsi Koostöö Keskus
ederi.ojasoo@gmail.com
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