Conserving Historic Vessels is part of a three-volume series entitled Understanding Historic Vessels, published by National Historic Ships UK. Richly illustrated and 200 pages long, the book is an invaluable resource, designed to explain the key principles behind historic vessel conservation, which will help specialists and non-specialists alike develop an understanding of the most appropriate conservation route to … Continue reading Special Offer for ICMM Members: Conserving Historic Vessels Book
Call for Papers: 2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture
2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture in association with the International Congress of Maritime Museums 22- 25 September 2025 Hong Kong Maritime Museum Call for Papers We are pleased to share the Call for Papers for the 2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture, a new collaboration between the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and the China Maritime Museum … Continue reading Call for Papers: 2025 Forum for Asia-Pacific Maritime Culture
Fred Hocker interviewed by CBC News on 1917 Halifax Explosion, SS Mont-Blanc maritime archaeological discovery
Did you know that the ICMM Maritime Archaeology Committee provides international advice and support to maritime archaeology queries from around the world? The committee is chaired by ICMM Executive Council Member, Fred Hocker (The Vasa Museum - Sweden). Yesterday Fred provided comments for CBC News in Canada on the recent discovery of sections from the … Continue reading Fred Hocker interviewed by CBC News on 1917 Halifax Explosion, SS Mont-Blanc maritime archaeological discovery
ICMM Congress 2024 – Watch again online!
ICMM Congress 2024 Presentations from Days 4 and 5 at Het Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam are now available to watch again online HERE.Highlights include:- Keynote presentations from Wayne Modest and Medea Sógor Ekner- Plenary sessions including discussions on the role of maritime museums as activists, museums in war, and maritime refugees- ICMM General AssemblyPresentations from Day … Continue reading ICMM Congress 2024 – Watch again online!
ICMM Executive Council announces new members
We were delighted to introduce several new members to our ICMM Executive Council at our most recent General Assembly in Amsterdam in September. A warm welcome to Enric, Andrés and Andreia!Our current ICMM Executive Council Members (as of Sept 2024) are:Officers President: Kristen Greenaway Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (St Michaels, Maryland, USA) Vice-President: Vincent Lipanovich … Continue reading ICMM Executive Council announces new members
200 delegates from 40 countries set to attend ICMM Congress 2024
Did you know that almost 200 delegates have now registered to attend our upcoming ICMM Congress 2024 in The Netherlands and Belgium from 15-21 September? Almost 40 different countries will be represented covering Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Our full delegate list of registered attendees is now available to view here. The … Continue reading 200 delegates from 40 countries set to attend ICMM Congress 2024
ICMM announces new global maritime refugee project on World Refugee Day
Did you know today (20 June 2024) is World Refugee Day? We are pleased to share that ICMM is in the early stages of developing a global maritime refugee project with over thirty of our museum member institutions already involved worldwide. Watch this space in the coming months to learn more!A fascinating story from the … Continue reading ICMM announces new global maritime refugee project on World Refugee Day
Spotlight on World Ocean Day
World Ocean Day is celebrated across the globe on the 8th June every year. It is an important opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the ocean's vital roles in our daily life. Ocean literacy levels are low in most countries, hindering action to tackle the climate and ecological crisis. From family festivals to music events … Continue reading Spotlight on World Ocean Day
ICMM Congress 2024 – Registration Open!
ICMM is pleased to report that registration for Congress 2024 in The Netherlands and Belgium is now open! Please use the 'Register Now' link to complete your registration. The closing date for registration will be 15th August at 12pm CEST (Central European Summer Time). Places are limited and we encourage you to register as early as … Continue reading ICMM Congress 2024 – Registration Open!
New ICMM President
ICMM is pleased to introduce Kristen Greenaway as our new President. Kristen's appointment marks an important moment in ICMM history, becoming the first woman to hold the Presidential role. Kristen is also President & CEO at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, USA. A message from our new President: Dear all, I am extremely grateful for the support … Continue reading New ICMM President