Wiki Loves Museums

20 November - 31 December 2025

Wiki Loves Museums is an initiative to document and digitally preserve the rich cultural, historical, and scientific heritage showcased in museums across the world. Museums are important repositories of knowledge that safeguard artifacts, artworks, manuscripts, archaeological findings, and exhibits representing diverse traditions and histories.

This project aims to bridge that gap by systematically photographing museum collections and buildings, and by enriching them with metadata and structured data on Wikimedia Commons. The content created will support Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage, and other Wikimedia projects, ensuring the heritage is accessible to a global audience under free licenses.

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Objectives

The main objective of Wiki Loves Museums is to create a comprehensive digital repository of museums and their collections on Wikimedia Commons, thereby strengthening cultural documentation and open access knowledge.

Document museums including their architecture, galleries, and exhibits, through high-quality photographs and media.
Upload and curate media files to Wikimedia Commons under free licenses, ensuring long-term digital preservation.
Add structured data about museums and their collections to Wikidata, improving searchability and data reuse.
Enhance relevant articles in Wikipedia and travel-related content in Wikivoyage with authentic images and information.
Collaborate with museums, cultural institutions, and heritage organizations to facilitate access and accurate documentation.
Engage and train volunteers in heritage photography, metadata creation, and Wikimedia projects contribution.
Raise public awareness about museums and promote free knowledge sharing through outreach campaigns and events.

Organizing Team

Earlier Projects

Shakthan Thampuran Palace Museum Photowalk Thrissur 11 March 2025
Kerala Folklore Museum Photowalk - 25 March 2025
Wikimedians of Kerala/Events/District Heritage Museum Palakkad Photowalk 24th August 2024
Photowalk at Charithramalika, Thiruvananthapuram on 14 May 2019

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