Museum

Our missions

Het museum werkt aan het behoud, de overdracht en de promotie van gemaskerde praktijken, in nauwe samenwerking met degenen die ze tot stand brengen.

A living museum

The MUMASK must preserve and showcase intangible heritage, a major challenge since it is, by its very nature, living and constantly evolving. With this in mind, it is essential for the museum to go beyond the simple display of items, by offering an immersive experience to visitors.

Our missions revolve around several fundamental commitments:

To preserve, restore, study and enrich our collections

To make them accessible to the widest possible public

To design and implement educational and outreach initiatives

to ensure equal access to culture for all and a better understanding of intangible heritage.

To contribute to the advancement of knowledge and research

by carrying out field missions and working with specialists.

Preserve, Pass on, Inspire.

Behind each work, a story. Behind every story, a mission.

Our values

Diversity

Intangible heritage is a mosaic of traditions, rituals and skills that testify to the cultural richness of societies around the world. By giving a voice to these multiple expressions, we reflect the plurality of human cultures and experiences, while promoting dialogue and sharing.

Discovery

As place of exploration and curiosity, the museum offers a stimulating experience where visitors can confront the unknown, learn and expand their knowledge while having fun.

Respect

Respect for each other's traditions and cultures is essential to ensure constructive dialogue between the different communities. Through its exhibitions and activities, mumask aims to build bridges between civilizations from all over the world, celebrating both their diversity and their similarities.

Inclusivity

We make sure that our museum is accessible to all, whatever their situation. Whether through our mediation tools, our events or our educational programmes, our museum is committed to being a space where everyone feels welcome and valued.