Paper short abstract:

Public involvement in the museum's processes is one of the most visible trends in the memory institutions activities in today's world. In my paper I will present how the participatory approach are disseminated in the practice of museums in Lithuania.

Paper long abstract:

Public involvement in the museum's processes is one of the most visible trends in the memory institutions activities in today's world. It is confirmed in its most direct and evident way by the situation of the 14th SIEF congress, where both museology panels, each with a slightly different aspect, are in touch to this topic. Participatory approach is still unknown or very little studied topic in academic life of Lithuania. And, so far, the first steps are being taken in the everyday practice of museum activity. Therefore, the involvement of the society in museum activities is more likely to be heard at seminars or conferences of foreign colleagues. On the other hand, interesting examples of practical activity and solutions can already be found in Lithuania. In my report I will present how the tendencies of public involvement are disseminated in the practice of museums in Lithuania. How many attention and effort is used there, what are the main activities, what problems are most commonly encountered and how they are being solved?