We, as museum professionals help children to get ready for the future and have to ask ourselves: What is it that they need? What traits, qualities and abilities do we need to foster in children? How do we envision the future of children in the world in 10-20 years and what are our responsibilities as cultural institutions?
Science/Technology and Humanity
Within the setting of (post-) industrial Pilsen, we discussed crucial elements forming the living reality of our children: impact of digital media, technologies on children, and the relevance of European cultural heritage of humanism.
Art, stories and play as tools to foster children in their social and personal development
Within the setting of the art- oriented children museum in Pisek, we discussed how to help children in becoming “good people”: how to nourish their imagination, creativity, confidence, sense of justice, empathy and ability to act.
Museums and Galleries as places of social engagement and their role in the future
In the National Gallery in Prague, we explored the social role and component of working with children in museums and close up our journey by formulating a vision of cultural institutions in behalf of children, their future and their place in society.
