Lecturer: Dr. Christina Kreps Director of Museum Studies and Director of the DU Museum of Anthropology, Denver University
This lecture introduces the role of museums in safeguarding ICH. Museums can be instrumental in many facets of safeguarding, including inventorying, research and documentation, revitalization, and education. Most importantly, if museums are to become centers for cultural revitalization, they must strive to establish lasting partnerships in their communities by involving local residents in museum planning and decision-making, as well as by building networks with local institutions such as community associations, local government agencies, and schools.
Kreps, C. (2003). Liberating Culture: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Museums, Curation and Heritage Preservation.
Kreps, C. (2009). Indigenous Curation, museums, and intangible cultural heritage. In Intangible Heritage, Edited by Smith, L and Akagawa, N. London and New York: Routledge.
