Natural History Museums in Time and Place Natural History Museums spearhead our understanding of the Universe. Times have changed. So too has our understanding of our place on Earth. In the conference it was time to address the present and examine our museums in time and place. For three days we gathered together to meet each other, to present, discuss …
2018 Conference Abstract Deadline Extended
For those wanting to send in an abstract to the 2018 conference, and are afraid you’ve missed it, you’re in luck. The deadline for submission has been extended to August 15, 2018. The theme for the conference is “Natural History Museums in Time and Place,” which has already inspired the contributions of many different perspectives. It promises, just as last …
Are you a member of NATHIST?
If you’ve been enjoying reading about the international natural history museum field through our website and newsletters, or attending our conferences as a non-member, you’ll know the benefits of being part of the group. Tackling the big issues Over recent years, NATHIST has sponsored many initiatives that directly address major questions facing natural history museums, sustainability, ethics, legislation and best …
2018 Conference Website is up
ICOM Israel have launched the official website for the 2018 NATHIST conference, officially opening registration. It has information about the schedule, host venue, as well as accommodation and registration details. Click on the image or this link to find out more. For questions, please contact the conference organizer, Dorit Wolenitz at: email: musdori@012.net.il Telephone +972-3-6315010 PLEASE NOTE: THE CALL …
Isabelle Hayeur exhibition to see while at the 2017 conference
While you’re at the conference, we invite you to see an exhibition at the University of Pittsburgh, “A Part From Nature,” photographic works by Canadian artist, Isabelle Hayeur. It is displayed in the same gallery as “Shifting Ground: Landscapes from the UAG and Local Collections”. Both of these exhibitions resonate strongly with our topic of the Anthropocene A Part From …
Call for Workshop and Session Topics, ICOM NATHIST 2017
ICOM NATHIST conferences frequently include workshops on special topics and sessions of spoken papers. These have been very successful in providing the opportunity for special interest groups to spend time on a particular topic. One such special session resulted in our upcoming book The Future of Natural History Museums and every year the Wildlife Trafficking Working Group holds a special …
Musée de la Nature in Sion, Switzerland, Wins National Prize for Anthropocene Exhibition
The exhibition “Objectif Terre”: Vivre l’Anthropocène” (“Objective Earth”: Living the Anthropocene”) received the prestigious Prix Expo 2016, awarded by the Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences (SCNAT).
Update: ICOM NATHIST Archive Project
It is with a mixture of pride and relief that we announce that ICOM NATHIST has finished its long-awaited archive project, an initiative to get all the past publications of the Committee onto the web. They now appear on our Archive Page. Our past President, Dr. Gerhard Winter, was instrumental in making these files available and assisting with their uploading. …
Survey on partnerships between zoos and museums
ICOM NATHIST has joined with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) to explore ways that the two sectors can work more closely to conserve global natural heritage, advance research and more effectively engage our joint public. We want to hear from you! Please take five minutes to fill out the survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8MBJLGX As we have …
Conference Abstract Deadline Extended
The deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2016 ICOM NATHIST has been extended, but don’t delay. Please have your submissions into us by 30 April 2016. Please see the call for papers for more details. We will be publishing more details about the conference as soon as it is available.
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