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ICCROM’s pioneering resource on First Aid to Cultural Heritage now in French

ICCROM’s pioneering resource on First Aid to Cultural Heritage now in French

Thanks to the generous support of the Principality of Monaco, ICCROM is pleased to announce the digital publication in French of the First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis Handbook and its Toolkit.

ICCROM’s pioneering resource on First Aid to Cultural Heritage now in French

ICCROM’s pioneering resource on First Aid to Cultural Heritage now in French

Thanks to the generous support of the Principality of Monaco, ICCROM is pleased to announce the digital publication in French of the First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis Handbook and its Toolkit.

ICCROM’s pioneering resource on First Aid to Cultural Heritage now in French

ICCROM’s pioneering resource on First Aid to Cultural Heritage now in French

Thanks to the generous support of the Principality of Monaco, ICCROM is pleased to announce the digital publication in French of the First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis Handbook and its Toolkit.

What are museums for? 

What are museums for? 

As we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic and this turbulent year, the question becomes ever so critical. On one hand, resources that keep our sector functioning are rapidly shrinking, with several museums around the world closing, not knowing if they will reopen. On the other hand, there is clear evidence that museums are among the most important public institutions, and that people...

What are museums for? 

What are museums for? 

As we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic and this turbulent year, the question becomes ever so critical. On one hand, resources that keep our sector functioning are rapidly shrinking, with several museums around the world closing, not knowing if they will reopen. On the other hand, there is clear evidence that museums are among the most important public institutions, and that people...

What are museums for? 

What are museums for? 

As we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic and this turbulent year, the question becomes ever so critical. On one hand, resources that keep our sector functioning are rapidly shrinking, with several museums around the world closing, not knowing if they will reopen. On the other hand, there is clear evidence that museums are among the most important public institutions, and that people...

What are museums for? 

What are museums for? 

As we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic and this turbulent year, the question becomes ever so critical. On one hand, resources that keep our sector functioning are rapidly shrinking, with several museums around the world closing, not knowing if they will reopen. On the other hand, there is clear evidence that museums are among the most important public institutions, and that people...

What are museums for? 

What are museums for? 

As we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic and this turbulent year, the question becomes ever so critical. On one hand, resources that keep our sector functioning are rapidly shrinking, with several museums around the world closing, not knowing if they will reopen. On the other hand, there is clear evidence that museums are among the most important public institutions, and that people...

Paolo Giorgio Ferri (1947 –2020)

Paolo Giorgio Ferri (1947 - 2020)



Paolo Giorgio Ferri, Special Advisor to the Director-General of ICCROM, passed away in Rome on 14 June 2020, at the age of 72.

 When I began my tenure at ICCROM as Director-General, I wanted him by my side so that he could put his precious experience, for free, to the service of protecting cultural heritage of the Member States...

Paolo Giorgio Ferri (1947 –2020)

Paolo Giorgio Ferri (1947 - 2020)



Paolo Giorgio Ferri, Special Advisor to the Director-General of ICCROM, passed away in Rome on 14 June 2020, at the age of 72.

 When I began my tenure at ICCROM as Director-General, I wanted him by my side so that he could put his precious experience, for free, to the service of protecting cultural heritage of the Member States...