The museum in the digital age: new media and novel methods of mediation

The current 'digital revolution' or 'digital era' has affected most of the realms of today's world, particularly the domains of communication and the creation, safeguarding and transmission of knowledge.

Museums, whose mission is to be open to the public and to acquire, conserve, re-search, communicate and exhibit the heritage of humanity, are thus directly concerned by this revolution.

This collection highlights the manner in which museums and curators tackle the challenges of digital technology.