24 May 2018
New Exhibition Marks the Return of 412 Artefacts to Kuching, Malaysia
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The return process and the role of ASEMUS
Museum Nusantara closed its doors to the public in 2013 and the city government with Heritage Delft started a project to find new museum owners for the collection of these artefacts. The possibility to acquire a selection of historic artefacts from Borneo came under the attention of the Sarawak Museum Campus' Senior Project Leader, Hans van de Bunte. The Sarawak Museum being a member of ASEMUS was pointed at the opportunity. A formal request was prepared, which initiated the successful donation by the Dutch institute to the Sarawak Museum. The Sarawak Museum Campus is a state-funded project to revive the international status of the Sarawak Museum and to build a new museum to showcase Sarawak's rich cultural and historical heritage, which will incorporate education and public outreach programmes. Its main goal is to establish a world-class museum campus and become one of the best museums in the region. The Sarawak Museum Department will host the 8th ASEMUS General Conference, entitled 'New curatorial perspectives for a changed world', which will take place in Kuching, 14-16 November 2018. Registration is now open.Similar content
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