49th IATM Conference

13-16 September 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Join the IATM Community for our two day conference and an additonal study day.

Meet colleagues from around the world to share ideas, and be inspired. You will learn more about the city of Belfast and the role of its history and cultural institutions in developing it from a symbol of conflict to a cultural and thus economic hub. We are very excited that the Ulster Transport Museum and Titanic Belfast will open their doors for you. Special locations such as the Crumlin Road Gaol will round out our event with a unique atmosphere. Additionally, the study day will enable you to get to know the Downpatrick and County Down Railway, the Ulster Aviation Society, or get aboard the National Museums of the Royal Navy’s HMS Caroline.

We are looking forward to strengthening and growing our network together with you from 13 to 16 September 2026 in Belfast! 

What to expect

Explore Belfast and the region’s rich history prior to the conference during the European Heritage Open Days. For you, the programme on 13 September may conclude with our warm welcome at Ulster Museum. 
Learn more about the relationship between cultural institutions and the sense of identity and regeneration during our conference on 14 and 15 September. We will also be welcome at Ulster Transport Museum and Titanic Belfast.
Keep your eyes open for our Call for Papers and the detailed programme for 14 and 15 September early next year.  
Discover the city or region further at one of our three excursions during the optional study day on 16 September.

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Get to know the city at Visit Belfast.

And bring along others and time to explore the region through Discover Northern Ireland.