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!
“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
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
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!
ICMM President steps down from role after 4 years
A message from ICMM President, Matthew Tanner MBE Dear ICMM friends and colleagues,I hope this finds you well and your museums are thriving.This post will be my last as President of ICMM, as I stepped down from the role on 30th September after four years' service.It has been a huge privilege as well as a … Continue reading ICMM President steps down from role after 4 years