29/05/2026
The Executive Director , Dr Collins Rawlings Nunyonameh represented the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park at the Intermuseum BRICS+ Conference held in Moscow, Russian Federation, from May 18–24, under the theme “Museum – Territory of the Future.” The conference brought together museum professionals, policymakers, and cultural leaders from across the world to discuss how museums can remain relevant, innovative, and responsive in a rapidly evolving global society.
One of the key takeaways from the conference was the urgent need for museums to intentionally engage younger generations. Museums of the future must move beyond being spaces that only preserve artefacts to becoming vibrant, interactive, and community-centered environments that inspire learning, creativity, participation, and cultural connection.
The discussions highlighted the importance of digital innovation, interactive exhibitions, performances, educational partnerships, multilingual storytelling, artistic programming, and stronger collaboration with schools and communities. These are critical pathways for ensuring museums remain attractive and meaningful to future generations.
For us at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, these conversations strongly reinforce our commitment to positioning the Park as a dynamic Pan-African cultural and educational institution that connects history, leadership, and identity with the aspirations of today’s youth and future generations.
I am particularly pleased to announce that during the conference, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park signed its first international Memorandum of Understanding with the State Museum of Oriental Art, Moscow, which is currently developing the Museum of African Cultures. This partnership marks an important milestone in strengthening international collaboration, cultural exchange, research, and shared institutional learning.
The conference reaffirmed my belief that the future of museums lies not only in preserving history, but also in creating meaningful experiences that keep people connected to culture, heritage, and one another. As we continue to advance the vision of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, we remain committed to building a museum experience that is innovative, inclusive, educational, and globally relevant.
