We are Europeana

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.

Statement of solidarity with Ukraine

The Europeana Initiative stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.


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News

Explore Vietnamese Betel Nut Culture in an immersive educational project
Title:
Screenshot of Mozilla hubs from Vietnamese Betel Nut Culture Built with Bits project. Permission given for Europeana reuse.
Creator:
Emma Duester
Date:
2023

Explore Vietnamese Betel Nut Culture in an immersive educational project

Created: 17 March 2023

With March marking Women’s History Month, we hear from researchers at the RMIT University about their winning Built with Bits project, ‘Vietnamese Betel Nut Culture and Tradition,’ created in collaboration with the Vietnamese Women's Museum.

Europeana Foundation meets key EU decision-makers to shape a common vision for the data space
Title:
The snow-covered Berlaymont building. European Union, 2023 Scopes : Information and education only, Non-commercial use
Creator:
Photographer: Christophe Licoppe Architect: André Polak, Lucien De Vestel, Jean Gilson, Jean Polak
Date:
08/03/2023
Institution:
European Commission
Country:
Brussels, Belgium

Europeana Foundation meets key EU decision-makers to shape a common vision for the data space

Created: 10 March 2023

Find out about recent meetings which the Europeana Foundation organised in Brussels and how the discussions around the data space and Europe’s digital future affect you! 

Projects

We form projects and partnerships around new ideas and technologies that encourage audiences to engage with their cultural heritage.


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Title:
Winter Scene from the Stockholm Waterfront.
Creator:
Alfred Bergström
Date:
1899
Institution:
Nationalmuseum Sweden
Country:
Sweden

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Education
Title:
Esbjörn at the study corner
Creator:
Carl Larsson
Institution:
Nationalmuseum Sweden
Country:
Sweden

Education

Resources and information to help educators reuse cultural heritage data and collections in their classrooms and institutions. 

Events
Title:
Merry Company
Creator:
Isack Elyas
Date:
1629
Institution:
Rijksmuseum
Country:
Netherlands

Events

Europeana organises, attends and highlights a number of events throughout the year - explore some of interest.

Research
Title:
De astronoom
Creator:
Abraham Delfos, after Johannes Vermeer
Date:
1794
Institution:
Rijksmuseum
Country:
Netherlands

Research

Resources and information to enable those working in research and academia to reuse cultural heritage data. 

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