Museum Worlds
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Advancing knowledge in museology and conservation.
Introduction
Museum Worlds is a distinguished academic journal published by BERGHAHN JOURNALS, dedicated to advancing scholarship in the fields of Museology and Conservation. With a strong impact within the academic community, evidenced by its 2023 Scopus rankings—#16 in Museology and #32 in Conservation—this journal offers an engaging platform for innovative research and discourse surrounding museum practices and cultural heritage. Since transitioning to Open Access in 2020, Museum Worlds has broadened its reach, making valuable insights available to researchers and practitioners globally. With its publication spanning from 2019 to 2023 and positioning in the top quartiles of respective categories, this journal is integral for those invested in the evolution of museum studies, providing a space for critical reflection, debate, and the sharing of pioneering methodologies in the stewardship of cultural institutions. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, it stands as a hub for the scholarly community, inviting contributions that push the boundaries of knowledge in the ever-evolving landscape of museums.
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