Museum Connections 2027

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PARIS - 12&13 JAN. 2027

Museum ConnectionsPARIS - 12&13 JAN. 2027

The international trade show for products, solutions, and services for cultural and tourist venues 

Are you responsible for a museum, heritage site, theme park, garden, zoo, or cultural institution and looking for solutions that fit your needs?

Museum Connections is the must-attend professional event to connect with your future partners!

For over 30 years, Museum Connections has been delivering practical solutions in sustainable economy, digital innovation, retail, and enhancing the visitor experience. The show offers a unique space to explore the latest innovations, meet targeted suppliers, attend inspiring conferences, and expand your professional network.
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Why is Museum Connections a must-attend event?

Each year, the Museum Connections trade show brings together a unique ecosystem of solutions, services, and inspiration for museums, cultural institutions, and tourist venues. 
By attending, you save time, gain access to practical ideas, and expand your network in a dynamic professional environment.
Meet the best suppliers in the sector

Meet the best suppliers in the sector  

400 exhibitors, carefully selected for their relevance and ability to address the challenges of cultural and tourist venues.

Engineering, services and consulting, cutting-edge technologies and innovations, must-have products, trends and inspirations… Everything you dream of for your cultural and tourist sites, all gathered in one place!
Check the 2027 exhibitors' list
Fuel your creativity with inspiring conferences

Fuel your creativity with inspiring conferences

Attend two days of conferences and case studies led by professionals in museology, tourism, mediation, and cultural innovation.

A program designed to help you anticipate trends and envision new approaches.
Explore the 2026 program
Engage with peers and grow your connections

Engage with peers and grow your connections

Enjoy an intimate, well-sized event designed to foster meaningful connections. In 2026, Museum Connections welcomed 6,332 participants.
With 21% of attendees coming from abroad, it’s truly a global gathering.

Take this chance to spark new partnerships, discover fresh service providers, join dynamic conversations, and expand your professional network.
Discover the trends and stay at the forefront of innovation

Discover the trends and stay at the forefront of innovation

Spot the trends transforming your sector:
  • sustainability and ecological transition,
  • enhanced visitor experience,
  • hybridization of business models,
  • new forms of mediation…

A structured exhibitor offer to meet all your needs A complete ecosystem dedicated to the visitor experience

Museum Connections brings together committed companies that support professionals in developing, modernizing, and enhancing their venues. Organized around three complementary core sectors, the exhibitor offer covers all aspects of the visitor experience — from strategy to retail, including technologies

Engineering, services and consulting 

Museum Life

  • Communication, Marketing
  • Site management
  • Licensing, Patronage
  • Cultural engineering, Consulting agency, Assistance management (design and construction)
  • Employment, Training, Temporary staff recruitment
  • Cultural programming, Exhibition design
  • Professional association, Specialized press

Equipment, technologies and innovation 

Museum Tech

  • Reception, public management, ticketing 
  • Visiting aids 
  • Audiovisual, multimedia 
  • Equipment, furniture, storage 
  • Exhibition, scenography, signage 
  • Collections management, archiving, reproductions 
  • Point of sale management 
  • Cultural mediation, games, educational devices
  • Virtual & augmented reality, AI

Products, trends and inspiration 

Museum Shop

  • Publishing 
  • Jewellery 
  • Decoration, Tableware 
  • Delicatessen, Food products 
  • Fragrances, Cosmetics 
  • Toys, Stuffed animals, Kids 
  • Fashion, Accessories, Leather goods 
  • Currency, Medals 
  • Stationery, Cards 
  • Art objects, Reproductions 
  • Souvenirs, Gifts 
  • High-Tech goods 
  • Arts & crafts, DIY (Do-it-yourself)
  • Merchandising, Packaging

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Who visits Museum Connections? A decision-making and committed audience, shaping the future of museums, cultural institutions, and tourist sites!

Museum Connections attracts a wide range of high-level professionals from all areas of the cultural and tourism sectors. 
All attend to discover practical solutions to enhance the visitor experience, rethink equipment management, or develop new projects. 
Join them and become part of a community committed to shaping the cultural and tourism destinations of tomorrow.

Function

  • Directors of cultural institutions (public or private)
  • Managers of cultural and tourist sites (museums, historic monuments, zoos and aquariums, parks and gardens, science centers, etc.)
  • Curators, exhibition commissioners, programmers
  • Project managers and coordinators of cultural or tourist offerings
  • Development, mediation, or innovation officers
  • Buyers and prescribers (public and private sectors, national and international markets)
  • Marketing, communication, and visitor relations professionals
  • Representatives of local authorities, ministries, associations, national and European networks

Company profile

  • 42% Museum, Foundation 
  • 17% Heritage, Historic Monument, Cultural Site 
  • 10% Aquarium, Zoo, Park, Garden, Amusement and Theme Park 
  • 9% Consulting, Engineering 
  • 7% Tourist Office, Local Authority 
  • 7% Professional Association, Ministry 
  • 5% Library, Mediatheque, Cultural Center, Art Gallery 
  • 3% Press, Journalists
    • *Figures from the 2026 edition

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They visited the show in 2026… Hear it from them

Each year, professionals from cultural and tourist venues share their experience at Museum Connections. 
Opportunities to connect, the richness of exchanges, inspiration, and sector momentum… Here is what they took away from their visit:
Exchanges with international professionals and the richness of the conferences provide real perspective on the sector’s challenges. The quality of the presentations enhances the experience. A high-value content offering!
Assembleia da República (Portugal)
A trade show rich in innovations and concrete ideas for museums. It helps identify solutions to improve visitor experience and develop communication strategies. A real source of operational inspiration.
Association Vauban (France)
A must-attend event for tourism and cultural stakeholders. A key place to follow developments in the sector.
CMN – Centre des Monuments Nationaux (France)
A trade show that grows stronger with each edition. The quality of conferences and exchanges makes it a lasting appointment for professionals. A safe bet in the sector!
Château de Versailles (France)
The must-attend event for cultural and tourist sites to discover the latest trends and challenges!
Compagnie du Chemin de Fer Montreux Oberland Bernois (Switzerland)
A very successful first visit to Museum Connections. The conferences and exhibitors are particularly well curated. The atmosphere encourages high-quality exchanges between professionals. An enriching experience to be repeated!
ICOM Europe (Georgia)
A particularly efficient trade show for identifying new suppliers at European level. Meetings are targeted and directly actionable. A real time-saver for network development.
IMMA Dublin - Irish Museum of Modern Art (Ireland)
An even more structured and enjoyable edition, with smooth organisation. The trade show is clearly gaining maturity. An event that shows strong potential for the coming years.
Laietana de Llibreteria SL (Spain)
A privileged moment to exchange with peers and compare professional practices. The discussions are rich, concrete and stimulating. A valuable collective experience!
Musée Gadagne – Ville de Lyon (France)
It was an inspiring event where I enjoyed connecting with my peers.
Musée National de la Marine (France)
A dense and relevant conference programme that adds real value to the visit. The content offered and the exhibitor showcase are a real driver of attractiveness.
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (Spain)
A must-attend international event with varied, up-to-date and concrete conferences. Exchanges between professionals are rich and directly actionable. You leave with ideas, contacts and new perspectives.
museumPASSmusées (Belgium)
It's always a must-attend moment for any operator or project manager in the museum field. Thank you!
Océanopolis (France)
Scheduling meetings in advance makes it possible to optimise time and maximise on-site exchanges. The organisation fosters efficient and targeted meetings. A particularly productive format, and the aperitif at the end of the first day was very enjoyable!
Office de Tourisme Mont Saint-Michel – Normandie (France)
A true back-to-work gathering for industry professionals. “Connections” take on their full meaning through the quality of encounters. A trade show focused on networking and opportunities!
Opéra National de Paris (France)
A particularly enriching experience, driven by a demanding selection of exhibitors and conferences. The topics covered are concrete and directly applicable. Museum Connections is a relevant and operational space for exchange.
Pophouse Entertainment (Sweden)
For a first participation, the trade show fully meets the sector’s expectations. A useful event to prepare future projects. The quality and professionalism of exhibitors make the difference!
Sanctuaires du Vaucluse (France)
I very much enjoyed my visit and attendance and found the conference very useful.
The British Museum (United Kingdom)
The diversity of exhibitors and planning tools make for an efficient visit. The balance between conferences and exhibition stands is particularly successful. A format designed to maximise exchanges.
The House of European History / Maison d’Histoire Européenne (Belgium)
The diversity of brands and the originality of products are a constant source of inspiration. Each edition helps identify new opportunities for museum shops. A stimulating, business-oriented trade show.
The National WWII Museum (United States)
A pleasant trade show to gather plenty of ideas and make connections in preparation for the season!
Zoo d'Amnéville (France)