The Estonian National Museum (ENM) launched two large-scale research projects in 2024 with the aim of supporting the digital development of museums, finding new ways to use digital cultural heritage, and increasing collaboration between museums and the gaming industry.

In the first week of March, the Estonian National Museum hosted the annual conference of the Digital Humanities in the Nordic and Baltic Countries (DHNB) organisation. Titled “Digital Dreams and Practices”, the DHNB 2025 conference brought together over 230 researchers, museum professionals, and cultural heritage specialists from various fields. The conference focused on broader visions for digital humanities and explored new approaches to the study of the humanities, historical sources, and cultural heritage.

With the special theme of 2025, ‘Digital Dreams and Practices’, the conference aims to explore the synergy between visions in digital humanities and their practical applications, seeking to maximize value for both academia and society. 

Transforming Cultural Engagement, Inclusivity, and Sustainability Through Advanced Technologies and Cross-Industry Innovation

Although nearly all Estonians use online banking, email, and search engines daily, and read digital newspapers and magazines, the digital cultural heritage of museums and libraries remains largely outside the users' view. Considering the strong interest Estonians have in cultural heritage and museum visits, there is significant potential for growth in the use of digital heritage.