The Wereldmuseum in Rotterdam became a partner of the Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen (NMVW, National Museum of World Cultures) in May 2017. Since then it shares both the collection and mission with the NMVW. The NMVW locations are the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam, the Afrika Museum in Berg & Dal, and Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden. From 2023, these museums will continue under one name: Wereldmuseum.
The Board of Directors is jointly responsible for the museum. The general director focuses mainly on governmental and administrative elements. The content director focuses mainly on the elements regarding content and societal responsibilities.
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Programming drives forward strategy and development of exhibitions, public programmes and education.
Delivery and Realisation drives forward the areas of projects, collection management and IT and initiates operational innovation.
Operation and Services drives forward all areas that support the primary museal tasks and public facilities including the shops, restaurants and hospitality services.
Public and Partnerships is the link between the museums and the public. We invite people to experience and participate in our public activities & exhibitions, both physical and digital.
Research and Collections covers all areas related to intellectual access to the collections, including research strategy, projects and programs, collection interpretation, and development. Policy issues such as provenance research and the restitution of cultural property are also part of this remit.
Stichting Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen/Wereldmuseum, hereafter referred to as ‘Wereldmuseum’, will
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