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Reflecting the mission of the National Museum of Oman to preserve and showcase the Sultanate’s cultural heritage for present and future generations, a joint initiative with ICCROM’s Regional Centre in Sharjah has reached a key milestone. This achievement is the result of close collaboration and shared commitment, highlighting the power of partnership in safeguarding heritage. 

ICCROM and National Museum of Oman Advance Conservation of Historic Royal Houses in Muscat

Reflecting the mission of the National Museum of Oman to preserve and showcase the Sultanate’s cultural heritage for present and future generations, a joint initiative with ICCROM’s Regional Centre in Sharjah has reached a key milestone. This achievement is the result of close collaboration and shared commitment, highlighting the power of partnership in safeguarding heritage.

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Now Available in Arabic: Enhancing Our Heritage Toolkit 2.0

UNESCO and the Advisory Bodies to the World Heritage Committee – ICCROM, ICOMOS and IUCN – together with the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage (ARC-WH) – are pleased to announce the release of the Arabic version of the “Enhancing Our Heritage Toolkit 2.0”.

ICCROM mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

ICCROM mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

ICCROM mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a powerful voice for peace, compassion, and human connection. He tirelessly advocated for tolerance, intercultural dialogue, and respect for every identity to preserve and celebrate humanity. By upholding the protection of heritage in all its forms, he affirmed its capacity to foster resilient communities and underpin long‑term development...

ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership Annual Donor Group Meeting

ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership Annual Donor Group Meeting

The ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership Annual Donor Group Meeting took place online on 3-4 April, with representatives from the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Directorate, the Norwegian Environment Agency and IUCN.

International Course on Strategies and Tools for Collections Management starts at the China National Silk Museum

International Course on Strategies and Tools for Collections Management starts at the China National Silk Museum

The International Course on Strategies and Tools for Collections Management, co-organized by the National Cultural Heritage Administration of China (NCHA), the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), and the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA), commenced on 14 April 2025, at the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, People's...

From 17 to 28 March 2025, the international course ‘Managing World Heritage: People Nature Culture’ (PNC25) brought together 38 heritage professionals from around the world involved with the management of cultural, natural and mixed World Heritage sites. 

People-Nature-Culture course brings together a global cohort of heritage professionals to strengthen World Heritage management

From 17 to 28 March 2025, the international course ‘Managing World Heritage: People Nature Culture’ (PNC25) brought together 38 heritage professionals from around the world involved with the management of cultural, natural and mixed World Heritage sites.

Visit by Representatives of Sweden

Visit by Representatives of Sweden

On 14 April 2024, the Director-General of ICCROM, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, welcomed representatives from the Embassy of Sweden and members of the Swedish Parliamentary Committee on Culture to ICCROM headquarters in Rome.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ICCROM and IUCN, under the World Heritage Leadership Programme, are pleased to announce that the 7th edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum (WHSM25) will be organized in conjunction with the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee. The Forum's theme is:

Call for applications: 7th World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum

UNESCO World Heritage Centre, ICCROM and IUCN, under the World Heritage Leadership Programme, are pleased to announce that the 7th edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum (WHSM25) will be organized in conjunction with the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee.

Donation of Photographic Archive on Africa's diverse cultural landscapes

Donation of Photographic Archive on Africa's diverse cultural landscapes

On 25 March 2025, ICCROM's Director-General, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral, had the pleasure of signing an agreement to receive a generous donation to the ICCROM Archives — an invaluable photographic collection by Tito Spini and Giovanna Antongini.

Empowering Education for Sustainable Development through museum collections: Join the TOWCHED Survey and Shape the Future of Learning in Europe

Empowering Education for Sustainable Development through museum collections: Join the TOWCHED Survey and Shape the Future of Learning in Europe

ICCROM is proud to be part of an international consortium focused on strengthening the role and recognition of heritage collections in the European educational framework. This initiative aims to demonstrate the potential of arts and cultural heritage in shaping the education of children and youth, with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at its core. By integrating these elements, the project...