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International Symposium of Science Museums

The international Symposium of Science Museums (ISSM) is a global forum dedicated to exploring opportunities and challenges for science museums . It is a collaborative hub where science museum professionals around the world participate in engaging discussions, exchange the latest information and trends, and share visionary insights for the future.

  • Goal 1

    Identifying and addressing key issues facing science museums and science centers to prepare for the future

  • Goal 2

    Promoting interdisciplinary discussions across science and technology, humanities, social sciences, arts and culture

  • Goal 3

    Establishing a global network of science museum professionals

History of ISSM - Past Symposiums
15th2025The Values and Roles of Science Museum in the Age of AI7 Nations,
488 Attendees
14th2024Science Museums in the Era of Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges10 Nations,
469 Attendees
13th2023Space Crisis or Opportunity: Power of Space that Gathers People15 Nations,
510 Attendees
12th2022Citizen Participation and Science Museum: for Harmony of Science and Society27 Nations,
653 Attendees
11th2021Science Capital & Science Museums27 Nations,
653 Attendees
10th2020Science Museums & Centers with SDGs18 Nations,
668 Attendees
9th2019Science Museums as a Platform of Science Culture16 Nations,
623 Attendees
8th2018Science Museum in The Fourth Industrial Revolution16 Nations,
669 Attendees
7th2017Art in Science11 Nations,
501 Attendees
6th2016Social Responsibility of Science Museums15 Nations,
814 Attendees
5th2015The Spread of Scientific Culture Based on Imagination and Creativity12 Nations,
630 Attendees
4th2014Dialogue between Science and Public7 Nations,
530 Attendees
3rd2013The Science Museum of the Future: Public Expectations and Perspectives9 Nations,
147 Attendees
2nd2012New Frontiers in Science and Creativity7 Nations,
248 Attendees
1st2011Science Museums and Creativity12 Nations,
100 Attendees