The regular washing of hands. Lithograph, ca. 1960.
Wellcome Collection
United Kingdom
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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.
New Europeana Generic Services call now open
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Esbjörn at the study corner - Carl Larsson
Nationalmuseum Sweden
Sweden
Public DomainEducation
Information, guidance and resources to enrich and inspire learning practice.
c.1615 - c.1620
Rijksmuseum
Netherlands
Public DomainEuropeana Collections
A multilingual resource that provides online access to a vast store of cultural heritage material from across Europe.
Tennis på Lidingö omkring 1898
Sörmlands museum
Sweden
CC BY-SAMetadata
The Europeana Data Model (EDM) is an interoperable framework that allows us to collect, connect and enrich cultural heritage metadata.
Nikola Tesla, with his equipment
Wellcome Collection
United Kingdom
CC BYResearch Grants Programme
The Europeana Research Grants programme awards funding for events that bring together cultural heritage professionals and researchers.
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Advert for 'Sunlight' laundry soap
Wellcome Collection
United Kingdom
CC BYIdeas for digital engagement in the time of COVID-19
Explore resources, tools and ideas from Europeana and cultural heritage institutions around the world which offer creative ways to share cultural heritage online.
Supporting cultural heritage professionals in the time of COVID-19
As an organisation which champions digital and digitised cultural heritage, we are working to help cultural heritage professionals find support and tools at a time when many of the sector’s activities are moving online. Explore some of our existing resources, picks for webinars and inspirational reads below.