Open-air museums function as great environments with their ability to present complete
settings of the past and involving all of our senses, which creates good conditions for lifelong
learning. Five open-air museums in Europe all work with reminiscence, based on cultural
heritage – objects, photos, buildings, smell, taste and meaningful activities such as knitting,
baking, music and gardening. By connecting to the participants’ backgrounds by using objects
from the region where they grew up, or objects they remember from their youth, there is a
personal connection for the participants.

Since 2014, the five museums and three universities have been a part of the Erasmus+ program
‘Active Ageing and Heritage in Adult Learning’ (abbreviated AHA). The AHA project has evaluated
the effects of heritage reminiscence activities at the involved museums and developed
them further. The result will be presented together with best practice to inspire and help other
museums that wish to work with these methods. The project has also produced courses for
carers and relatives.

During the seminar in Den Gamle By, the project’s partners will present the results from the
Erasmus+ project. The seminar is aimed at people who work with elderly people suffering from
dementia within museums, the nursing sector or academic research.

LOCATION 
Hobrohuset i Den Gamle By
Viborgvej 2, DK – 8000 Aarhus C

REGISTRATION
The registration fee is 190 DKK and covers catering
Please register by e-mailing bh@dengamleby.dk
The registration deadline is 18th of April 2017
Registration fee Denmark: 4387 3627 456557
Abroad: Iban DK 19 3000 3627 4565 57, Swift DABADKKK