52nd ICAMT & 1st ICOM STORAGE Annual Conference 2026: Transforming Museum Spaces and Practices
November 18 @ 8:00 am - November 21 @ 5:00 pm
Overview
The 52nd ICAMT & 1st ICOM STORAGE Annual Conference 2026 is an international conference focused on the transformation of museum spaces, collections management, exhibition design, and sustainable museum practices. The event brings together architects, museum professionals, researchers, conservators, curators, exhibition designers, and specialists to discuss the evolving relationship between architecture, collections, and cultural institutions.
Held in Quito, Ecuador, the conference explores how museums are adapting to challenges related to sustainability, climate change, accessibility, technology, and the preservation of collections. It examines new approaches to museum architecture, storage systems, exhibitions, and professional practices across Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Focus
The conference focuses on museum architecture, sustainable design strategies, collections storage, exhibition environments, adaptive reuse, resilience, and collaborative approaches to museum development.
Key themes include museums in risk territories, adaptive reuse of historic museum buildings, sustainable storage infrastructure, visible storage and hybrid museum spaces, and interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, conservators, curators, and museum professionals.
Program
The program includes research presentations, expert discussions, academic sessions, professional exchanges, and conference activities focused on museum design, preservation, and innovation.
The event features discussions on resilient museum architecture, sustainable storage solutions, exhibition design, conservation practices, and new models that connect museum operations with public engagement and accessibility.
Audience
The 52nd ICAMT & 1st ICOM STORAGE Annual Conference 2026 is intended for architects, museum designers, exhibition specialists, curators, conservators, researchers, academics, students, cultural heritage professionals, and specialists involved in museum planning and collections management.
The conference provides opportunities to exchange knowledge, explore innovative museum practices, discuss international case studies, and develop connections between professionals working across architecture, culture, and heritage preservation.
Event Details
| Event Type | International Museum Architecture and Design Conference |
| Venue | Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, Ecuador |
| Dates | 18 November to 21 November 2026 |
| Duration | 4 Days including post-conference day |
| Opening Hours | Conference schedule varies by sessions and activities |
| Frequency | Annual Conference |
| Main Topics | Museum Architecture, Sustainability, Collections Management, Exhibition Design, Adaptive Reuse, Museum Storage, Cultural Heritage, Resilient Design, Collaborative Practices |
| Admission | Architects, museum professionals, researchers, designers, students, conservators, and cultural heritage specialists |
| Fees | Registration fees will be announced by the organizers |
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
The 52nd ICAMT & 1st ICOM STORAGE Annual Conference 2026 highlights the changing role of museums as architectural, cultural, and social spaces. The conference examines how museum design must respond to environmental challenges, evolving collections practices, and new expectations for accessibility and public engagement.
For professionals in architecture and design, the event provides insight into specialized approaches to museum planning, adaptive reuse, sustainable storage, and exhibition environments.
Through interdisciplinary discussions and research exchange, the conference explores how architecture and museum practices can work together to create more resilient, sustainable, and accessible cultural spaces.
