Practical Training & Studio Portfolio

Engage in full- or part-time work at an international Living Museum, with internships available at selected locations for qualified candidates. Each trainee receives a ‚How-to-Living-Museum‘ study portfolio, which provides a theoretical framework and a personalized development roadmap to explore and integrate the Living Museum philosophy and methods into their own facilitation and work.

Research Opportunities & Benefits

Participants may conduct research within a Living Museum or author academic study papers under the mentorship of experienced Living Museum Directors with academic expertise. Upon successful completion, participants earn a Living Museum Director Certificate, awarded by a jury from the Living Museum Society. This certificate qualifies graduates to launch and manage their own local initiative independently or work at an established Living Museum. Additional, potential financial support for starting a new Living Museum may also be available, subject to approval by the Living Museum Society. The Living Museum network is steadily growing, with more spaces being established within mental health institutions and as independent initiatives worldwide.

Certification Requirements

To qualify for the program, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Relevant Academic and Professional Experience
Background in fields such as art, psychology, psychiatry, art therapy, social work, or social pedagogy.

2. Completed Tertiary Education
Evidence of completed tertiary studies.

3. Practical Experience at a Living Museum
Minimum of 3 months full-time or 1 year part-time research and work experience within a Living Museum.

4. Supervision
Supervision by an accredited Living Museum Director.

5. Final Approval and Endorsement
Approval by the Living Museum Academy Jury and endorsement from the Living Museum Society Board.