The International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) is delighted to announce that Hong Kong Maritime Museum and China Maritime Museum in Shanghai have been selected to jointly host the 2030 ICMM Congress. The announcement was made during the 22nd ICMM Biennial Congress in Sydney, Australia, with the 2030 Congress set to take place in mid-October … Continue reading Hong Kong Maritime Museum and China Maritime Museum to co-host ICMM Congress 2030
ICMM Congress 2026 in Sydney welcomes over 120 delegates from across the world
ICMM Congress 2026 underway in Sydney, bringing the global maritime museum community together More than 120 maritime museum professionals from over 30 countries and territories have gathered in Sydney, Australia, for the 22nd International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) Biennial Congress. Taking place from 13–18 September 2026 and hosted by the Australian National Maritime Museum, … Continue reading ICMM Congress 2026 in Sydney welcomes over 120 delegates from across the world
International Congress of Maritime Museums announces six new projects to receive funding through Global Maritime Histories Project
The International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) has announced six new projects that will receive a total of £200,000 in funding through the second phase of its Global Maritime Histories Project, supporting innovative maritime heritage initiatives across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. The awards form part of the Global Maritime Histories Project, … Continue reading International Congress of Maritime Museums announces six new projects to receive funding through Global Maritime Histories Project
ICMM Ships Committee Survey – Results and Future Perspectives
The ICMM Ships Committee extends its sincere thanks to all members who contributed to the recent Ships Committee Survey, aimed at institutions that preserve, manage, and interpret historic vessels. Your participation has been essential in building a clearer and greater shared understanding of the current reality of this unique and demanding field of maritime heritage. 41 responses were … Continue reading ICMM Ships Committee Survey – Results and Future Perspectives
Richard Foster Bursaries – Apply now!
Richard Foster Bursaries – Apply Now! We invite applications for the ICMM Richard Foster Bursaries to assist delegates with the costs of attendance at this year’s ICMM Congress 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Bursary awards may be requested to cover the Congress fee and/or to contribute toward your estimated travel and accommodation costs. The Richard Foster … Continue reading Richard Foster Bursaries – Apply now!
Spotlight on ICMM Maritime Archaeology Committee supported work in Ukraine
A special report from ICMM Executive Council Member, Dr Fred Hocker In June 2023, Russian forces destroyed the dam at Kakhovka on the lower Dnipro River in Ukraine. This drained the man-made lake behind it, a 360 km stretch of the river covering over 2,000 square kilometres, exposing thousands of historic and prehistoric sites submerged … Continue reading Spotlight on ICMM Maritime Archaeology Committee supported work in Ukraine
“Encounters” Workshop Brings Latin American Maritime Museums Together in Valparaíso
From 27–29 October, Chile hosted the first-ever meeting of maritime museums from across Latin America and the Caribbean, marking a historic step towards greater regional collaboration within the International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) network. The "Encuentros / Encounters" workshop was developed out of the ICMM Global Maritime Histories Project: Case Studies for Change Phase … Continue reading “Encounters” Workshop Brings Latin American Maritime Museums Together in Valparaíso
ICMM attends 2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture in Hong Kong
Today marked the first Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture, hosted by Hong Kong Maritime Museum, together with the China Maritime Museum. The event held special significance this year, as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and the 15th anniversary of the China Maritime Museum. Hosted in association with the … Continue reading ICMM attends 2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture in Hong Kong
International Congress of Maritime Museums Statement for World Peace
Global Maritime Heritage for a Peaceful Future The seas that connect us all call for peace. As guardians of humanity's maritime heritage, the International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) represents institutions across every ocean and continent, united by our shared commitment to preserving the stories of how civilizations have connected, traded, and thrived through our … Continue reading International Congress of Maritime Museums Statement for World Peace
Global Maritime Histories Project Phase 2 Funding Update
Project Update Since the announcement of Phase One grantee projects for the Global Maritime Histories: Case Studies for Change Project in the February 2025 ICMM Members Newsletter, further updates on individual projects have appeared in the May and June newsletters. Based on Mid-Term Progress Reports submitted at the end of June 2025, all projects are on track to complete … Continue reading Global Maritime Histories Project Phase 2 Funding Update