We empower the cultural heritage sector in its digital transformation. We develop expertise, tools and policies to embrace digital change and encourage partnerships that foster innovation. We make it easier for people to use cultural heritage for education, research, creation and recreation. Our work contributes to an open, knowledgeable and creative society.
We are at the heart of the common European data space for cultural heritage.
We build technology
We develop and maintain technical solutions for showcasing, sharing and using digital cultural heritage.
We build capacity
We provide opportunities for institutions and individuals in the cultural heritage sector to develop their digital skills and practice.
We advocate
We provide the cultural heritage sector with a voice advocating for better digital practices.
We reach audiences
We work to share and promote cultural heritage so that it can be used and enjoyed by people all over the world.
We collaborate
We bring together cultural heritage professionals from all over Europe.
Ukrainian cultural institutions need our help to preserve their collections at risk due to the war. Donate your spare equipment to support the digitisation efforts of Ukrainian cultural heritage institutions.
The Europeana Public Domain Charter is a key policy document within the Europeana Initiative that highlights the importance of the public domain. 15 years after its adoption, it has been reviewed and updated to ensure that it continues to reflect the challenges that the public domain faces today. We tell you all about it in this post.
Do you work in, with or around cultural heritage? This year, do you want to develop your digital skills, stay up to date with news from the sector and learn from and network with peers? Then read on and discover seven ways to stay up to date with digital cultural heritage in 2025!
We form projects and partnerships around new ideas and technologies that encourage audiences to engage with their cultural heritage.
Resources and information to enable those working in research and academia to reuse cultural heritage data.
Resources and information to help educators reuse cultural heritage data and collections in their classrooms and institutions.
Resources and information for professionals who want to improve the quality of their collections data with reliable information around copyright, open access and rights statements.
Educators, researchers, culture lovers and creatives share how they enjoy and reuse Europeana’s digital cultural heritage to reach their own goals.
Technical guidance and resources for institutions who share data with Europeana.
