Dear museum / science center professional
The final programme for the ICOM/CIMUSET 2012 “Brighter Perspectives for
Science and Technology Museums” is now ready. The conference will take
place in Finland (Tampere and Helsinki) 28-31 August 2012. Registration is
now open. The early bird fee (280 euros) is valid until 31 of July. Please
join us in a unique confence to discuss about the current state and future
of the science and technology museums.

Keynote speakers of the conference are:
Prof. Robert Bud (UK): “Resolving the problem of the abstract: turning
concepts into stories”,
Deputy Director Yin Hao (China):“The Development of China’s Science and
Technology Museums and Science Centers”,
Dr. Katariina Mauranen (UK/Finland): "Look beyond the machine. Displaying
intangible ideas through very tangible technology artefacts" and
Professor Per-Edvin Persson (Finland): "Rethinking the Science Centre Model"

In the programme there wil be six sessions with some 30 presentations on
new exhibition technologies, co-operation with different actors and major
renovation projects in museums of technology.

For details, please take a look at our website: www.tampere.fi/cimuset2012

The social programme includes
Tuesday, 28 Aug: Welcome Reception at Werstas Museum (included in the fee)
Wednesday, 29 Aug: Tampere City Reception at Vapriikki Museum Centre
(included in the fee)
Thursday, 30 Aug: Cruise on the lake Näsijärvi (included in the fee)
Dinner at Amuri Workers' Housing Museum (cost 40 euro)
If you have questions concerning registration, accommodation, travel etc,
please contact: [log in to unmask]

Welcome to Finland!

Best regards,
Kimmo Antila
Chair of the Organising Committee
Museum Centre Vapriikki

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