Publication of The Museum Definition Handbook: Words Inspiring Action

The Museum Definition Handbook: Words Inspiring Action, published by ICOM Define and written by Bruno Brulon Soares and Lauran Bonilla-Merchav, explores the museum definition adopted by ICOM in 2022 as a practical tool for the sector.

The handbook unpacks and analyses each term in the definition, drawing on the collective reflections and debates that emerged during ICOM Define’s participatory process. Designed for museum professionals, policymakers, and communities alike, it offers valuable insights and guidance on how to meaningfully apply the definition’s concepts in everyday museum practice.