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# IATM

International Association of Transport and Communications Museums

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- [Building long-lasting Community Relations? Learn more in our podcast.](https://www.iatm.museum/building-long-lasting-community-relations-learn-more-in-our-podcast/) - How do we build lasting relationships with our communities? Tim Bryan, SS Great Britain Trust, discusses the value of community engagement in our podcast.
- [REGISTRATION OPEN for the 49th IATM Conference](https://www.iatm.museum/registration-open-for-the-49th-iatm-conference/) - The International Association of Transport and Communications Museums (IATM) is delighted to invite museum professionals, heritage practitioners and cultural leaders to Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the 49th IATM Conference, “Changing the Script: Transport and Communication Museums and their Communities,” taking place from 13 to 16 September 2026.
- [Museums' Values – Guiding Principles of Societal Action](https://www.iatm.museum/museums-values-guiding-principles-of-societal-action/) - An award that not only shares great projects but allows to share museums' values and inspires action in a true service for society.
- [Call for Papers - Contribute to the IATM Conference](https://www.iatm.museum/call-for-papers-contribute-to-the-iatm-conference/) - We are inviting contributions to the 49th IATM Conference. Has your museum or heritage site paved the way for local developments in your community, regional economy or the cultural landscape? We are eager to hear your stories!
- [Moving along – IATM Board Meeting in Belfast](https://www.iatm.museum/moving-along-iatm-board-meeting-in-belfast/) - The IATM Board met in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from 12 to 13 April 2026 to discuss current matters and the preparation of our upcoming conference – with great insights into the locations.
- [We're part of the community! Transport and Communication Museums as places of wellbeing](https://www.iatm.museum/were-part-of-the-community-transport-and-communication-museums-as-places-of-wellbeing/) - Museums serve many purposes – small and big. This article focuses on the value of our work within and as part of our communities.
- [New webpage showcases exhibitions across the IATM network](https://www.iatm.museum/new-webpage-showcases-exhibitions-across-the-iatm-network/) - We have launched a new dedicated webpage highlighting current and upcoming exhibitions from our members.
- [Save the Date: 49th IATM Conference in Belfast](https://www.iatm.museum/save-the-date-49th-iatm-conference-in-belfast/) - Learn more about culture's effects on identity, economy & tourism. Mark your calendar from 13-16 September for our conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- [Remembering our dear colleague and friend Kimmo Antila](https://www.iatm.museum/remembering-our-dear-colleague-and-friend-kimmo-antila/) - Remembering our dear colleague and friend Kimmo Antila - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our revered colleagues and friends, Kimmo Antila. His loss is felt deeply by all his colleagues.
- [That was IATM's 46th Annual Conference in London!](https://www.iatm.museum/iatm-look-at-46th-annual-conference/) - From 24-27 September 2023, delegates from across the world’s transport and communications museums gathered in London, United Kingdom, for IATM’s 46th Annual Conference: The Post-Pandemic World and the Museum. The International Association of Transport and Communications Museums explored future proof ideas, practices, and strategies that respond to the newly defined roles of museums following the
- [28 January, 15 CET: 1st webinar on steamship restoration](https://www.iatm.museum/28-january-15-cet-1st-webinar-on-steamship-restoration/) - IATM - Start of a series of exciting worldwide webinars The IATM Board has decided to organize 2021 every month a Webinar to maintain to contact with our members and to enlarge the range of participants, not only the Directors but also the other staff members. The start will be made by the Swiss Museum
- [IATM Webinars: Covid and Beyond](https://www.iatm.museum/iatm-webinars-covid-and-beyond/) - As museums across the world stay closed and society locks down, IATM is launching a monthly webinar series, on the fourth Thursday of each month. This will be open to our members and their museums but will be recorded and made available to anyone interested on our IATM website. The IATM webinars will be presented
- [IATM Virtual Conference](https://www.iatm.museum/iatm-virtual-conference/) - The annual IATM conference had been planned for London & Bristol from 27-29 September 2020 on the theme of ‘The Relevance & Sustainability of our Museums’. In light of the coronavirus epidemic, this has been postponed, provisionally to September 2021. Save the Date for our first IATM Virtual Conference on Monday 28 September, a day
- [Presidents letter](https://www.iatm.museum/presidents-letter-2/) - Dear Members of IATM, I want to wish you a wonderful start to this new year and every success in your endeavours. This past year we were able to come together at the conference here in Ottawa and enjoy Canada’s capital city and our time together. The conference featured a number of interesting presentations that
- [Presidents letter: Join us at this year’s conference!](https://www.iatm.museum/presidents-letter/) - Dear IATM members and non-members, This past year we had a wonderful conference that took us to Lucerne, Berne and through the historic tunnels to the Ticino district of Switzerland on the Italian border. We were warmly welcomed by the Transport Museum in Lucerne, the Museum of Communication in Berne and to Bellinzona in Ticino
- [Presidents report for 2016](https://www.iatm.museum/presidents-report-for-2016/) - This report will cover the activities for the International Association of Transport and Communication Museums (IATM) for the year 2016. The report will cover the objectives, conferences, activities, programs and significant results realized during this past year. For information on the Association please refer to our website at http://www.iatm.museum. The Association like many associations has
- [Welcome to the Global Museum Network!](https://www.iatm.museum/welcome-to-the-global-museum-network/) - IATM embraces members from many countries and meets all over the world. IATM is an organisation established in 1968 and affiliated to ICOM – the International Council of Museums. IATM has a seat in the ICOM Advisory Commitee and participates in the election of the ICOM Executive Council. The Network includes most of the main
- [Meet our new office manager](https://www.iatm.museum/meet-our-new-office-manager/) - IATM welcomes Stephanie Decher as the new office manager. Learn more about the new team member!
- [Creative placemaking: Study explores the processes behind European Capitals of Culture](https://www.iatm.museum/creative-placemaking-study-explores-the-processes-behind-european-capitals-of-culture/) - A research team examined the processes behind creative placemaking in the framework of a European Capital of Culture. In preparation of our upcoming conference, IATM takes a look at the the findings.
- [Registration open to FEDECRAIL's 2026 Conference](https://www.iatm.museum/fedecrail-conference-2026-announced/) - The town of Wolsztyn in Poland will be home to the next FEDECRAIL Conference from 26 to 29 March 2026. "Heritage Rail in Transition – Building the Future Together" takes on current challenges to prepare the rail heritage sector for the future.
- [Five Steps for sustainable culture-led urban regeneration](https://www.iatm.museum/five-steps-for-sustainable-culture-led-urban-regeneration/) - How can urban regeneration be sustainable? A paper suggests culture-led regeneration to shape a long-lasting urban identity.
- [President's Letter for 2026](https://www.iatm.museum/presidents-letter-for-2026/) - Looking back & Moving on - a personal note from IATM's President Joachim Breuninger
- [Here's what to look forward to in 2026!](https://www.iatm.museum/heres-what-to-look-forward-to-in-2026/) - We've collected events from IATM Members in 2026. Take out your calendar!
- [OECD-Paper on culture-led regeneration](https://www.iatm.museum/oecd-paper-on-culture-led-regeneration/) - Culture-led regeneration should build on participatory governance and long-term, local and publicly effective measurements finds a OECD paper.
- [Check out these four exhibitions at IATM Member Institutions](https://www.iatm.museum/checkt-out-these-four-exhibitions-at-iatm-member-institutions/) - Learn more about current temporary exhibitions developed and displayed at IATM members’ museums until January or March 2026.
- [This is "The AI Shift" – Have a look & be empowered!](https://www.iatm.museum/this-is-the-ai-shift-have-a-look-be-empowered/) - A full report and a digestible summary of IATM's 48th Conference "The AI Shift" are now available!
- [Conference: The Birth and Evolution of European Railways – Historical Issues and Lessons for Today](https://www.iatm.museum/conference-the-birth-and-evolution-of-european-railways-historical-issues-and-lessons-for-today/) - On 21 November 2025, this conference explores the history of the railway looking towards its role in today's discussions and society.
- [3 Minutes of your Time: Shape IATM's Conferences](https://www.iatm.museum/3-minutes-of-your-time-shape-iatms-conferences/) - IATM is looking for your feedback to inform our future conferences. Where and how would you prefer them to be?
- [CIMUSET Programme for ICOM 2025 now available](https://www.iatm.museum/cimuset-programme-for-icom-2025-now-available/) - Here’s an overview of the programme of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Science and Technology (CIMUSET) during ICOM 2025.
- [Event Note: Heritage Skills Seminar at London Transport Museum on 30 October 2025](https://www.iatm.museum/event-note-heritage-skills-seminar-at-london-transport-museum-on-30-october-2025/) - Transport Heritage comes along with maintaining operational historic vehicles. The skills to do so have become a preservation task themself. LTM is hosting a seminar on skills preservation on 30 October 2025.
- [Do the Talk and Walk the Walk in Sustainability](https://www.iatm.museum/do-the-talk-and-walk-the-walk-in-sustainability/) - IATM continues to focus on museums and climate change. This article aims to provide helpful guidelines and feasible actions.
- [Have a cup of... exchange](https://www.iatm.museum/have-a-cup-of-exchange/) - You can expect a World-Café-Session at IATM's "The AI Shift". This article explains the format and highlights some of the topics we'll bring to the table.
- [Getting AquAInted – Our Workshops at "The AI Shift"](https://www.iatm.museum/getting-aquainted-our-workshops-at-the-ai-shift/) - Our 48th IATM Conference gives you the chance to learn more about AI or dive deep into its application. Eight workshops take on varying matters around AI and museums and are suitable for different entry levels. In this article, we give you a brief overview.
- [Add an object to your collection? Free transfer of Aircraft offered by National Museums Scotland](https://www.iatm.museum/add-an-object-to-your-collection-free-transfer-of-aircraft-offered-by-national-museums-scotland/) - National Museums Scotland is looking for a new home for a BAC One-Eleven 510ED aircraft. Expressions of interest in the entire group or items are welcome.
- [Our Board Meeting in Edinburgh](https://www.iatm.museum/our-board-meeting-in-edinburgh/) - The IATM Board Members met in Edinburgh, Scotland, in early April. They discussed the network's current projects and learned more about the work at National Museums Scotland.
- [Registration open for "The AI Shift"](https://www.iatm.museum/registration-open-for-the-ai-shift/) - We are excited to invite you to register to IATM's 48th Conference "The AI Shift". Connect, discuss, exchange and learn together with our community from 14-16 September 2025 (+study day on 17 September) in Frankfurt/Main and Mannheim, Germany.
- [Five Reasons to attend our conference "The AI Shift"](https://www.iatm.museum/five-reasons-to-attend-our-conference-the-ai-shift/) - "Why should we go to the AI conference in Germany this year?" asks IATM president Joachim Breuninger. Here are five enticing reasons from our Board Members!
- [Call for Participation - Share your expertise at IATM's 48th Conference](https://www.iatm.museum/call-for-participation-share-your-expertise-at-iatms-48th-conference/) - We invite your contributions to shape IATM's next conference "The AI Shift: Transforming Transport and Communication Museums" in September 2025.
- [What do (A)I know? Check out the friendly introductory space "AI4LAM"](https://www.iatm.museum/what-do-ai-know-check-out-the-friendly-introductory-space-ai4lam/) - Curious about AI and cultural heritage but unsure where to start? These open onboarding calls via Zoom offered by the AI4LAM community may be for you.
- [Museums and AI? – An invitation by IATM's President](https://www.iatm.museum/museums-and-ai-iatms-president-invites-you/) - IATM's president invites you to attend & contribute to this year's conference "The AI Shift: Transforming Transport & Communication Museums" in a video message.
- [President's letter – The future of our work](https://www.iatm.museum/presidents-letter-the-future-of-our-work/) - In his letter to the IATM community, IATM's president Joachim Breuninger touches on the next annual conference. Read the full letter here.
- ["Making connections" – Meet our new board members](https://www.iatm.museum/making-connections-meet-our-new-board-members/) - We are a living network. Thus, during IATM’s general assembly in Finland, three new members were elected to the Board. Learn more about them in this article.
- [Grand Re-Opening of the Swedish Railway Museum](https://www.iatm.museum/grand-re-opening-of-the-swedish-railway-museum/) - The Swedish Railway Museum is opening its doors this summer following a closure of several years. All exhibitions have been completely revised.
- [Invitation to "Museums in Danger" by IATM President Joachim Breuninger](https://www.iatm.museum/invitation-to-museums-in-danger-by-iatm-president-joachim-breuninger/) - IATM President Joachim Breuninger, invites you to our 47th annual conference "Museums in Danger" from 8-11 September 2024 in Finland.
- [What's IATM's Fellowship Programme "Skill Bridge"?](https://www.iatm.museum/whats-iatms-fellowship-programme-skill-bridge/) - IATM's Fellowship Programme "Skill Bridge" fosters cross-national exchange among our members. We are now offering a special bursary for our annual conference.
- [What to expect at IATM's "Museums in Danger"](https://www.iatm.museum/what-to-expect-at-iatms-museums-in-danger/) - Concluding our article series for the IATM conference "Museums in Danger" with a preview: Which topics, speakers and locations can you expect in Finland?
- [Museums in Danger: Before disaster strikes - alliances and preparation](https://www.iatm.museum/museums-in-danger-before-disaster-strikes-alliances-and-preparation/) - Our article series for the IATM conference talked about Museums in Danger. Now it's time to be prepared and respond with these resources.
- [Museums in Danger: How Collections are Under Attack](https://www.iatm.museum/museums-in-danger-how-collections-are-under-attack/) - Part two of our article series for the IATM conference "Museums in Danger". Museum collections under attack from theft, war and human misconduct.
- [Sourcing Resources - We’re looking for your input](https://www.iatm.museum/sourcing-resources-were-looking-for-your-input/) - In 2021 and 2022, we shared a webinar series with the IATM community. We're interested in providing further resources and invite contributions to a new resources section.
- [Museums in Danger: A closer look at cyber security](https://www.iatm.museum/museums-in-danger-a-closer-look-at-cyber-security/) - Globally, museums are witnessing attacks. Our new article series in light of the IATM conference "Museums in Danger" looks at different threats to museums.
- [What happened at IATM's Board Meeting in April?](https://www.iatm.museum/what-happened-at-iatms-board-meeting-in-april/) - With the annual conference and general assembly ahead, IATM's in-person Board Meeting took us to two eventful days at the Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin.
- [Call for Papers now open – Museums and/in Crises?](https://www.iatm.museum/call-for-papers-now-open-museums-and-in-crises/) - For its annual conference "Museums in Danger" IATM is inviting innovative and forward-thinking paper presentations on the manifold topics of museums in crises.
- [Exhibit E: A look (ahead) at Museum for Communication Frankfurt's exhibitions](https://www.iatm.museum/exhibit-e-a-look-ahead-at-museum-for-communication-frankfurts-exhibitions/) - What’s on at the world’s transport & communication museums? Our article series highlights exhibitions of IATM members. Part 5: Museum of Communication Frankfurt
- [Exhibit D: Discover the touring trains at IATM's member museums](https://www.iatm.museum/exhibit-d-discover-the-touring-trains-at-iatms-member-museums/) - What’s on at the world’s transport & communication museums? Our article series highlights exhibitions at IATM member museums. Part 4: All about trains!
- [Exhibit C: A tour of Dresden Transport Museum](https://www.iatm.museum/exhibit-c-a-tour-of-dresden-transport-museum/) - What’s on at the world’s transport & communication museums? Our article series highlights exhibitions of IATM members. Part 3: Dresden Transport Museum.
- [Exhibit B: Historic views at IATM's members](https://www.iatm.museum/exhibit-b-historic-views-at-iatms-members/) - What’s on at transport & communication museums? Our article series highlights IATM members' exhibitions. Part 2: Art, Architecture, Photography, and Traces.
- [Exhibit A: From Retro to Artificial Intelligence](https://www.iatm.museum/exhibit-a-from-retro-to-artificial-intelligence/) - What’s on at the world’s transport & communication museums? Our article series highlights exhibitions of IATM members. Part 1: Retro, Rubbish, AI, and Air.
- [IATM Board shares recent topics and decisions](https://www.iatm.museum/iatm-board-shares-recent-topics-and-decisions/) - What is the IATM Board up to? By publishing its recent meeting minutes online, the IATM Board aims to share current topics with its community. The goal is to foster a more open exchange.
- [Connect with IATM on our new LinkedIn profile!](https://www.iatm.museum/connect-with-iatm-on-our-new-linkedin-profile/) - IATM is joining LinkedIn to connect with professionals and networks. The newly opened account will serve as a virtual hub for shared knowledge & vivid exchange!
- [President's letter | December 2023 | What's next for the network?](https://www.iatm.museum/presidents-letter-december-2023-whats-next-for-the-network/) - As 2023 is coming to a close, IATM's president Joachim Breuninger addresses the network in this December letter. Looking back at 2023 and ahead at what's in store for the network in 2024.
- [Joachim Breuninger follows Sam Mullins as President of IATM](https://www.iatm.museum/joachim-breuninger-follows-sam-mullins-as-president-of-iatm/) - During IATM’s 46th Annual Conference in London, Joachim Breuninger, Director of Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology) in Berlin, was elected new president of the network.
- [SAVE THE DATE - IATM's 47th Annual Conference](https://www.iatm.museum/save-the-date-iatms-47th-annual-conference/) - From 8 September to 12 September 2024, our annual conference will take us to Finland where we'll be discussing "Museums in Danger".

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- [49th Conference 2026](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/49th-iatm-conference/) - Changing the Script: Transport and Communications Museums and their Communities 13-16 September 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland Provisional Programme available Programme Overview Download (*.pdf) Registration open REGISTER NOW Join the IATM Community for our two day conference and an additonal study day. This year IATM will meet in Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland.
- [Register for the 49th IATM Conference](https://www.iatm.museum/registration-49th-iatm-conference/) - Join us and register for "CHANGING THE SCRIPT: Transport and Communication Museums and their Communities" | 13-16 September in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- [Members](https://www.iatm.museum/museums/) - IATM consists of members from all over the world. Among them are institutions and individuals involved with transport and communications museums. Learn more about our institutional members below.If you or your institution are interested in an IATM membership, please visit our webpage Join IATM. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our vivid network!
- [Member's Exhibitions](https://www.iatm.museum/members-exhibitions/) - The members of the International Association of Transport and Communication Museums (IATM) form a global network of transport and communication museums, heritage sites, and cultural institutions. Dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of mobility, technology, and communication, these institutions offer unique insights into the developments that have shaped societies worldwide.Explore our dedicated page featuring
- [Conferences](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/) - IATM’s conferences take us to different museums of the network and are places of exchange and collaboration.Stroll around our past events below. Further information on IATM’s 49th Conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, will follow soon! NEXT CONFERENCE Changing the Script: Transport and Communications Museums and their Communities49th IATM Conference13-16 September 2026,Belfast, Northern Ireland PAST CONFERENCES
- [41st CONFERENCE 2016](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/) - 25 - 28 September, Edinburgh and Glasgow, United Kingdom Theme: The role of the artefact in 21st century museums To operate or not to operate: a question we all face every day in our museum life. Visitors tend to expect an exhilarating museum with moving or working artefacts. On the contrary is it a principal
- [42nd CONFERENCE 2017](https://www.iatm.museum/conference2017/) - 24 - 27 September, Lucerne and Berne, Switzerland Theme: Museum 4.0 – Digital opportunities for Transport and Communications Museums results round tables (will be available again soon) Conference report 2017 (will be available again soon) IATM GENERAL ASSEMBLY September 2017 Programme (will be available again soon) Hotel Suggestions Hosts: Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne Museum
- [48th Conference 2025](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/48th-conference-2025/) - The AI Shift: Transforming Transport and Communication Museums. from 14 to 17 September in Frankfurt/Main & Mannheim, Germany From 14-17 September 2025, IATM members and those interested in museums and AI gathered in Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim for the 48th IATM Conference! “The AI Shift: Transforming Transport and Communication Museums” examined the potential and
- [47th Conference 2024](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/47th-conference-2024/) - Museums in Danger from 8-11 September 2024 in Finland The IATM community came together in Finland from 8 to 11 September 2024 to discuss museums in dangerous times. Besides traveling from Hyvinkää to Tampere, Kangasala, Vantaa (close to Helsinki) and Turku during the three day conference and study visit, delegates discussed their (shared) challenges. At
- [46th Conference 2023](https://www.iatm.museum/46th-conference-2023/) - The Post-Pandemic World and the Museum 24-27 September 2023, London, United Kingdom From 24-27 September 2023, delegates from across the world’s transport and communications museums gathered in London, United Kingdom, for IATM’s 46th Annual Conference: The Post-Pandemic World and the Museum. The International Association of Transport and Communications Museums explored future proof ideas, practices, and
- [45th CONFERENCE 2022](https://www.iatm.museum/45th-conference-2022/) - 28-31 August 2022, Prague, Czech RepublicTheme: Sustaining our museums in a challenging world With out first in-person opportunity to meet and work together since our Berlin conference in 2019, this year we are hosted by museum colleagues in Prague. Based in the city’s museums, we look at three key questions; our environmental sustainability in the
- [40th CONFERENCE 2015](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/conference-2015-portugal/) - 28 June - 1 July 2015, Porto and Lisbon, Portugal Theme: Changing Priorities Report Download the report of the 40th conference by Suzana Faro. (will be back up soon along with most presentations, we thank you for your patience) Programme Conference Programme 2015 (PDF) (will be back up soon) Below you can download the presentations
- [Virtual Conference 2020](https://www.iatm.museum/virtual-conference-2020/) - 28th September 2020: Sustaining our museums through and beyond Covid-19 IATM is pleased to announce a virtual annual conference on Monday 28 September 2020, a day of four linked webinars with a concluding session. Each webinar to be 1hr 15mins, with short 10-minute presentations, questions and discussion to be chaired by hosts from the board
- [39th CONFERENCE 2014](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/39th-iatm-conference-2014/) - Exchange Platforms – Hands on and Best Practice 15-18 June 2014, Stockholm and Gävle, Sweden Some of the delegates of the 39th IATM Conference in Stockholm and Gävle, Sweden in front of Swedish Railway Museums' steam locomotive. Photo by Lennart Lundgren. IATM members met in Sweden from 15 to 18 June 2014 for the 39th
- [44th CONFERENCE 2019](https://www.iatm.museum/44th-conference-2019/) - 22-25 September 2019, Berlin (Germany) meet and greet Sunday 22 September 2019 Theme: Sustainable museums Programme Sunday, 22 September: Conference Hotel 18:00 Meet & Greet, Mövenpick Hotel Berlin Monday, 23 September: Deutsches Technikmuseum 09:00 Welcome address 09:30 Session 1 Keynote speaker Benedikt Herles:A glimpse into the future – The explosion of progress and
- [43rd CONFERENCE 2018](https://www.iatm.museum/43rd-iatm-conference-2018/) - 15 - 17 (optional 18) October 2018, Canada meet and greet Sunday 14 October 2018 Theme: Museums in a digital world A joint conference with IATM and CIMUSEThosted by Ingenium Canada's Museums Science and Innovation In a world of Alibaba, Netflix, Facebook and WhatsApp were do museums fit in? Consumers want immediate, unfettered access to
- [Imprint | Impressum](https://www.iatm.museum/impressum/) - IATM - International Association of Transport and Communication Museumsc/o DB MuseumLessingstraße 6, 90443 Nuremberg/ Germany E-Mail: office@iatm.musem Vertreten durch:President: Joachim Breuninger1st Vice President: Martin BütikoferSecretary: Peter Paul de WinterTreasurer: Dr. Olive Götze Verantwortlich für den Inhalt (gem. § 55 Abs. 2 RStV):Joachim Breuninger, IATM, ℅ DB Museum, Lessingstraße 6, 90443 Nuremberg / GermanyExecutive Officer: TBA,
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- [Who we are](https://www.iatm.museum/who-we-are/) - The International Association of Transport and Communications Museums (IATM) is a global umbrella organisation supporting the work of museums in the field. It consists of more than 100 members in over 30 countries. The network meets the aims and questions of its members with passion and imagination. It exists to promote the professional networking of
- [Registration to "The AI Shift"](https://www.iatm.museum/conference-registration/) - [caldera_form id="CF684aaa4b4057f"]
- [Skill Bridge](https://www.iatm.museum/skillbridge/) - What can YOU do with with 5,000 €? Call of proposals: IATM Fellowship programme SKILL BRIDGE IATM fosters the direct and active exchange between members and encourages joint improvement as well as development of museum practices with the launching of its first fellowship programme. All members and their employees are invited to submit their proposals.
- [Join IATM](https://www.iatm.museum/who-we-are/join-iatm/) - The International Association of Transport and Communications Museums consists of over 100 members from over 30 countries. As a member you join our global community of transport and communication museum enthusiasts.Joining IATM will offer you access to a community of professionals in the field open to share their knowledge, collaborate and exchange, and much more.The
- [webinar registration](https://www.iatm.museum/webinar-registration/) - Thank you for your interest in our webinar webinar Exhibition “Back to Future. Visions of Technology between Fiction and Reality” at Thursday, 19th May 2022, 14:00 GMT / 15:00 CET If you submit this form, we will send you an email with the link shortly before the event to the e-mail address you provided. [caldera_form
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- [Emerging projects](https://www.iatm.museum/skillbridge/skillbridge-emerging-projects/) - Skillbridge host sought! We are looking for host museums for two exciting Skillbridge projects: 1. Collect new technologies The searching museum does it's best to collect new technologies but often finds this to be a trying process. In light of the risks associated with collecting this type of artifact, the fellow is very interested in
- [Skillbridge reports](https://www.iatm.museum/skillbridge/skillbridgereports/) - Below you will find reports of completed Skillbridge projects. 7. Transport Museum Dresden and London Transport Museum 6. Heritage Transport Museum (Taoru, Gurgaon, India) and Transport Museum Dresden The Study of Managerial Aspects at a Transport Museum The project has been conceived with the aim of study and research upon the functioning of transport museum,
- [Call for papers](https://www.iatm.museum/44th-conference-2019/call-for-papers/) - Share your best practice and ideas with us! In September 2019 we’ll come together in Berlin, Germany. The InternationalAssociation of Transport and Communications Museums invites you to shape theconference by submitting an innovative and forward-thinking proposal for paperpresentations or workshops/interactive sessions by Friday, 31st May 2019. Proposals must relate to the following subthemes. Sustainable Collections: Collection
- [Aija Bauere](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/aija-bauere/) - Museum Specialist - Riga Motor Museum Session#3, Tuesday, 27 September, 10:30 New Riga Motor Museum - New Technologies - New Challenges After a large-scale renovation Riga Motor Museum opened its doors to public on the 2nd of July, 2016. After the renovation the museum is not only regarded as the largest antique vehicle collection in
- [Erin Gregory](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/erin-gregory/) - Assistant Curator - Canada Aviation and Space Museum Session#3, Tuesday 27th September, 11:00 Game On: Bringing Artifacts and History to Life in Mobile Apps The role of the artifact in the 21st century museum can vary but often are still used only for static display. The digital age has afforded museum professionals a unique opportunity
- [Sam Mullins](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/sam-mullins/) - Managing Director - London Transport Museum Director of the London Transport Museum since 1994, where he has led the development of the world’s premier museum of urban transport and the place to understand the story of London’s journey. Highlights have included creating the first publically accessible museum store in the UK at Acton Depot (1999),
- [Paul Kirkmann](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/paul-kirkmann/) - Director - National Railway Museum (York) Paul Kirkman was appointed permanent Director of the National Railway Museum in July 2013, following a period of secondment as Acting Director from his position of Head of Arts and Creative Industries at the Department for Culture Media and Sport. Paul joined the Department for Culture Media and Sport
- [Walter Hofstetter](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/walter-hofstetter/) - Manager - SBB Historic Session#5, Tuesday, 27 September, 15:30 The Way To a Well Managed Rolling Stock Collection SBB Historic has a rolling stock collection with about 170 vehicles. Out of them 10 steam engines, 29 electric engines and 51 passenger cars are useable in historic trains. In 2011 the management of SBB Historic has
- [Joachim Breuninger](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/joachim-breuninger/) - Director - Transport Museum Dresden Session#5, Tuesday, 27 September, 15:30 Why we do not run our collection! The Dresden Transport Museum is one of the leading transport museums in Germany with artefacts from all over the German transport history. We feature aviation, navigation, railways and road traffic objects that all are related with the history
- [Rene Schroder Christensen](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/rene-schroder-christensen/) - Head of Research and Collections, PhD - The Danish Railway Museum Session#6, Wednesday 28 September, 10:30 The material turn and fear of artefacts - exhibits or the experience of riding a train? The Danish Railway Museum is just finishing an evaluation of the collection of rolling stock. The collection had to be reduced from c.
- [Dr. Rainer Mertens](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/dr-rainer-mertens/) - Head of Exhibitions - DB Museum Nuremberg Session#5, Tuesday 27 September, 15:30 Euphoria machine – past and present of the historical “Adler”-train The „Adler“, the locomotive of the first German railway, is an icon of the German Railway history. While the original engine, built by Stephenson in 1835, got lost in the 19th century, the
- [Stephen Quick](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/stephen-quick/) - Director General - Canadian War Museum and Vice-President - Canadian Museum of History Stephen Quick was named Director General, Canadian War Museum and Vice-President, Canadian Museum of History on September 8, 2015. Mr. Quick has a wealth of experience in Canada’s cultural sector, serving most recently as Director General of the Canada Aviation and Space
- [Dave Morris](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/dave-morris/) - Curator - Fleet Air Museum After a series of short term Engineering positions, he joined the Fleet Air Arm Museum in 1981 as a junior restoration engineer. Served a five year craft apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering and Fitting & Turning and took over the role of the Chief Engineer in 1990. His position is now
- [Bianca Gendreau](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/bianca-gendreau/) - Manager - Canadian Museum of History Session#3, Tuesday 27th September, 11:00 Making collections accessible, tradition, trend and tyranny Although they preserve the past, Museums are also searching for new methods to reach and engage with their audiences. Over the years, Museums have developed online catalogues, web initiatives and other visitor-facing programs to make their collections
- [Martin Bellamy](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/martin-bellamy/) - Martin Bellamy originally trained as a naval architect and worked at the Belfast shipyard of Harland & Wolff. He subsequently took up a career in museums. He has a PhD in history from the University of Glasgow where he also serves as an Honorary Teaching Fellow. He lectures on the University of Glasgow’s Museums Studies
- [Gordon Rintoul CBE](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/gordon-rintoul-cbe/) - Director - National Museums Scotland Dr Gordon Rintoul joined National Museums Scotland as Director in 2002. During a twenty five year career in the museums sector he has led a range of significant developments and award winning capital projects. This included developing new Museums in Bradford, Merseyside and Sheffield. As a consequence he developed and
- [Chris Knapp](https://www.iatm.museum/conferences/41st-iatm-conference-2016/chris-knapp/) - section head, Industrial and Large Object Conservation - Imperial War Museum With a back ground in aviation, Chris has trained as an industrial conservator since joining the Imperial War Museums in 1990. With an MSc in Museum Studies, he is an accredited member of The Institute of Conservation and teaches industrial conservation issues and ethics.
- [Press](https://www.iatm.museum/press/) - Download the latest Press Release: English Press Release, 39th IATM Conference (PDF) Swedish Press Release, 39th IATM Conference (PDF) Press images, 39th IATM Conference 2014, Stockholm and Gävle, Sweden: Postmuseum "Hello!" exhibition. Photo: Ulf Michal. Stockholm Transport Museum Design idea for the the new museum. AIX Arkitekter. Swedish Railway Museum Vintage train. Restoration of industrial

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## Videos

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