The first year of the research project "Digital Cultural Heritage as a Social Resource" has proven that there is considerable room for development in the use of digital heritage in Estonia.

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.

How can we make digital cultural heritage as natural a part of people's lives as online banking or digital news? How can memory institutions present their digital resources to visitors in a better and more convenient way? These are the questions that have inspired the research project "Digital Cultural Heritage as a Social Resource," funded by the Estonian Ministry of Culture.

On December 16, 2024, the Ministry of Culture hosted a seminar on the projects of the Estonian Cultural Research and Development Program, where Pille Runnel, the Scientific Director of the Estonian National Museum, provided an overview of the project's first-year experience.

The aim of the research is to find solutions for increasing the accessibility and usability of Estonia's digital cultural heritage and to help memory institutions better meet the needs of visitors.

Photos by Mailis Vahenurme.

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The first year of the research project "Digital Cultural Heritage as a Social Resource" has proven that there is considerable room for development in the use of digital heritage in Estonia.

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