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 collaborate
We bring together cultural heritage professionals from all over Europe.
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 build capacity
We provide opportunities for institutions and individuals in the cultural heritage sector to develop their digital skills and practice.
We build technology
We develop and maintain technical solutions for showcasing, sharing and using digital cultural heritage.
The Europeana Initiative stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The State Archives in Zagreb share their experience participating in the Enrich Europeana+ project, and highlight how a Transcribathon event in Zagreb sparked an interest in digitisation and among cultural heritage institutions - and transcription in students.
After two successful pilots, we’re excited to announce that in 2023 we’ll be offering the state-of-the-art DEN Academy Leadership programme Digital Strategy & Innovation free to 16 leaders and decision-makers from across the European cultural heritage sector. Read on to find more about the programme and how to apply.
We form projects and partnerships around new ideas and technologies that encourage audiences to engage with their cultural heritage.
Resources and information to help educators reuse cultural heritage data and collections in their classrooms and institutions.
A multilingual resource providing online access to a vast store of cultural heritage material from across Europe.
Europeana organises, attends and highlights a number of events throughout the year - explore some of interest.
Resources and information to enable those working in research and academia to reuse cultural heritage data.
Tools, resources and inspiring examples of how the cultural heritage sector is responding to the challenge of COVID-19.
