Piranova – International Research Centre operates under the auspices of the FSK, serving as a key driver in shaping the strategic program content of the Villa Zlatica School. Dedicated to advancing research and innovation in the fields of art, museology, and cultural heritage, the Centre continuously monitors emerging trends, societal changes, and areas of interest, ensuring alignment with the FSK’s vision and objectives. It evaluates projects, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and creates dynamic environments that support professionals, scholars, artists, curators, students, and cultural managers.
The 16th edition of Piranova, the International Summer School of Museology, has come to a close
From 25 to 28 May, the Forum of Slavic Cultures, in cooperation with the Regional Museum Koper, the European Museum Academy and the Goriški Museum, organised the international summer school of museology Piranova. This year’s sixteenth edition bore the title ...
The 16th PIRANOVA Summer School Begins
Koper, 25-28 May – The Forum of Slavic Cultures, in collaboration with the European Museum Academy and the Koper Regional Museum, is organizing the 16th PIRANOVA International Summer School of Museology. This year’s event will be held from 25 to ...
The call for participation for the 16th International Summer School of Museology is now open!
This year’s International Summer School of Museology, which will take place from May 25 to 28 in Koper, explores the evolving role of museums as dynamic spaces that bridge the past and the future. Title: Expanding Horizons – Echoes of ...
The 16th International Summer School of Museology this year explores the evolving role of museums as dynamic spaces that bridge the past...
The International Summer School of Museology is dedicated to the education and training of professionals in museology and cultural heritage. Its objectives focus on enhancing participants’ knowledge and skills in museum and heritage management, conservation, and interpretation. Held in Piran and Koper, Slovenia, the program blends theory with hands-on practice, leveraging the rich cultural heritage of these historic Mediterranean coastal cities. The school welcomes a diverse range of participants, including students, professionals, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts seeking to expand their expertise and develop new skills in the field.
The Piranova Colloquium is a model of short, one- or two-day thematic presentations of different, thematically rounded strands, aimed at target audiences and interested public. The most accessible format of a colloquium is an online colloquium, where selected experts present and analyze theoretical frameworks, showcase best practices, and introduce innovative projects aligned with the call’s theme. A more extensive format is a 2–3-day colloquium, which can be organized in collaboration with an interested group and hosted at a chosen location. This model integrates presentations, in-depth analyses, critical reflections, workshops, and discussions while offering opportunities for upskilling. We welcome all initiatives and proposals. The program is developed in partnership with other cultural heritage schools across Europe, fostering reciprocity, wider dissemination, and greater visibility throughout the continent.
As a pioneering institution in art, museology, tangible and intangible heritage, and cultural policy, Piranova designs and implements a comprehensive, multi-modular program aimed at education, training, and professional development. Through expert-led lectures, debates, workshops, and hands-on creative projects, participants engage in critical discourse and practical exploration. The program emphasizes experiential learning, fieldwork, and real-world application, fostering the exchange of knowledge and expertise across the Slavic region and beyond.
Piranova’s initiatives are structured around two key program units: The Piranova Colloquium, a platform for scholarly discussions and knowledge exchange, and the International Summer School of Museology, an immersive educational program dedicated to contemporary museological practices.
