Innovative Studies in Museum Education

Türkiye and Italy

Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum, in collaboration with Embassy of Italy and MAXXI Museum, is preparing to host the fourth edition of the “Innovative Practices in Museum Education” project.

As part of the project, a conference and workshops will be held on 22–24 October 2026, open to museum education professionals and anyone interested in the field.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

22 October 2026

13.00–13.30 | Opening Remarks

Nazan Gezer
Director, Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum

H.E. Giuseppe Manzo
Ambassador of Italy

13.30–14.00 | When Museums Listen: Multiple Voices, Different Interpretations

Giovanna Cozzi
Museum Educator and Project Curator, MAXXI Rome

14.00–14.30 | When Spaces Talk: Multiple Bodies, Different Perceptions

Stefania Napolitano
Museum Educator and Project Curator, MAXXI Rome

14.30–15.00 | Q&A

15.00–15.30 | Coffee Break

15.30–16.00 | A Journey Through the Cultural History of Anatolia and Its Surrounding Regions: The Sadberk Hanım Museum Learning Programme

Dr. Ozan Torun
Head of Learning Programme, Sadberk Hanım Museum

16.00–16.30 | Connecting with the Museum: From Education to Experience at the Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum

İpek Şengül
Museum Specialist, İş Sanat

16.30–17.00 | Closing Remarks and Q&A

Pelin Okvuran
Project Manager, Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum

The conference on 22 October is free and open to all participants. Registration is required.

To register, please send your first and last name to etkinlik@erimtanmuseum.org.