Heritage institutions face major changes in the areas of digitisation, narrative, inclusivity, and participation. In this groundbreaking book Wim Hupperetz, an expert in the field of museums, heritage and digital curation, reflects on the challenge of change. How does a museum move from an object or a collection to storytelling, and what is the impact of digitisation on curatorship? How to assess the biography of a collection when you think of museums as a medium of memory? And in striving to achieve a participatory dialogue, what is the difference between collaborating and doing things together? In six chapters, theory and practice are juxtaposed. Each chapter concludes with practical dos and don’ts. This book is also meant as a tribute to everyone who has contributed to the renovation of the Allard Pierson, the museum and knowledge institute where the collections of the University of Amsterdam are preserved and presented. Museums, Heritage and Digital Curation is intended for heritage professionals and students who want to gain insight into the debate in a rapidly changing field. Introduction 1. The museum as a medium of memory The museum in the 21st century Organising openness Museums and modernity Museums and the culture of remembrance Recollection and historical awareness Case studies The paradox of nostalgia New narratives Do’s and don’ts 2. The biography of collections Investigating provenance Dynamic heritage The memory of a collection Case studies Biographical notes Colonial context Do’s and don’ts 3. Collaborating, cooperating and acting together Managing change Various levels Case studies Do’s and don’ts 4. From object to narrative The evolution of a new semi-permanent collection presentation Presentation history Connecting the archaeological and the special collections The overkill pitfall The refurbishment evaluated Case studies Do’s and don’ts 5. Digital curation Challenges of Digital Curation The digital heritage paradox Support tools Shifts in digital heritage practice In search of digital added value and sustainability Case studies Do’s and don’ts 6. Towards a participatory dialogue Heritage as a platform Practice and process Constant transformation Two-way traffic Case studies Do’s and don’ts Epilogue Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography