# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Museums and Hope": 15th CoMuseum International Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at the 15th CoMuseum International Conference to reflect on the past and envision the future of museums as spaces of hope!About this EventThis year, The CoMuseum Conference marks its 15th anniversary—an important moment to look back on fifteen years of transformative museum practice while imagining what lies ahead for museums as places of inspiration and hope.The 2025 theme, “Museums and Hope”, positions museums as places of human connection, imagination, healing and resilience.CoMuseum 2025 will examine the evolving role of museums in shaping a more inclusive, democratic, and empathetic society. Through a dual lens—retrospective and forward-looking—we will imagine together alternative futures, and explore tools, ideas, and leadership models that empower museums to bridge divides and act as catalysts for resilience and collective imagination.With three days full of talks, discussions, workshops and networking activities - CoMuseum is more than a conference: It acts as a global platform of expertise for the wellbeing of cultural organizations and the communities they serve, fostering the production and exchange of ideas and the facilitation of networks between culture and arts professionals from all over the world. Part of the conference will be available online in a live streaming platform.Register now to secure your spot!The 15th CoMuseum International Conference will take place on the following dates and times:Athens:December 3, 2025: Conference, Amphiteatre, Benaki Museum/Pireos 138 in Athens, from 11:00 – 19:00 (EET - Greece time zone) *in-person & livestreamDecember 4, 2025: Workshops/masterclasses, Amphiteatre stage, Educational Programmes Room, Foyer, Benaki Museum/Pireos 138 in Athens, from 10:00 – 16:00 (EET - Greece time zone) *in-person and one onlineThessaloniki:December 5, 2025: Participatory and Advocacy Event, Emilios Riadis Hall, Thessaloniki Concert Hall, from 12:00 – 15:00 (EET - Greece time zone)Useful InformationThe Conference is an admission free event with RSVP. Separate PRE-registration for plenary and masterclasses is required.Your online pre-registration is required for both virtual and in-person attendance. For in-person attendance, and as demand is high the event operates on a first come first served basis, so please arrive early to ensure your seat at the Conference and Masterclasses.Regarding the Workshops/Masterclasses, you can book up to two tickets. If you book more, or double-book parallel events, you will be allocated randomly.The working languages ​​of the Conference will be Greek, English and Greek Sign Language with simultaneous interpretation. All Workshops/Masterclasses, except for one, will be conducted in English, without interpretation.This is an accessible venue and event. For any accessibility accommodation questions or requests please contact us at info@thecomuseum.orgCertificates of attendance will be provided only for on-site participants. Please inform registrations and it will be sent to you via email.This is a public event and it will be recorded. Photos, videos and livestreaming sessions will be available online. In case you do not wish to appear in any visual material published, please state it at the entrance and they will allocate you to a seat off the camerasYou can find more information about this year’s speakers and Schedule on our website. The final schedule will be announced soon. Stay tuned!The Conference is organised by the Benaki Museum and the British Council, in collaboration with UNESCO, the British Embassy in Athens, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Greece, and the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, the Municipality of Athens, the Municipality of Thessaloniki and ICOM Greece. Accessibility sponsored by Alpha Bank, supported by UNISYSTEMS S.A., Benaki Museum Strategic Partner DEI, Benaki Museum Official Hospitality Sponsor COCO-MAT HOTELS and Benaki Museum Official Air Carrier Sponsor AEGEAN. The CoMuseum is also the flagship programme of the British Council’s Museums Revisited programme in Europe. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athens/museums-and-hope-15th-comuseum-international-conference/100001963301982079 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, concerts, music, entertainment, virtual, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: athens - **state**: AT - **country**: Greece - **location**: BENAKI MUSEUM/PIREOS 138 - **lat**: 37.9742324 - **long**: 23.7083558 - **full address**: BENAKI MUSEUM/PIREOS 138, pireos 138, athens, Greece ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Museums and Hope": 15th CoMuseum International Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ca01d3f6cf7624996261210df571735ef99385592a8f718d446398f05d2f5236-rimg-w1200-h600-dcebecea-gmir.jpg?v=1763625507 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Museums and Hope": 15th CoMuseum International Conference being held? - **A:** "Museums and Hope": 15th CoMuseum International Conference takes place on Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am to Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm at BENAKI MUSEUM/PIREOS 138, pireos 138, athens, Greece. - **Q**: Who is organizing "Museums and Hope": 15th CoMuseum International Conference? - **A:** "Museums and Hope": 15th CoMuseum International Conference is organized by The CoMuseum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Museums and Hope": 15th CoMuseum International Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in athens, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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