MUGArtS

Welcome to the MUGArtS learning platform - a space where seniors, adult educators, and cultural professionals can explore creative ways to connect with art, culture, and community. Through training modules, vodcasts and practical resources, MUGArtS supports active ageing, lifelong learning, and more inclusive cultural spaces.

4 learning modules5 languagesCertificates after completion

How it works

Follow three simple steps to complete the learning modules at your own pace and receive your certificate.

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Choose a module

Open one of the learning topics and learn at your own pace.

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Take the self-assessment

Complete the short self-assessment after each module.

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Download your certificate

Earn a certificate for every module you complete. After completing all 4 modules, you will receive the Cultural Ambassador certificate.

Training programme

The MUGArtS Training Programme includes four self-paced learning modules designed for seniors who want to explore culture, strengthen their confidence, and become Cultural Ambassadors. The modules introduce sensory engagement, accessibility in museums and galleries, art appreciation, creative reminiscence, storytelling, and dialogue-based activities that support meaningful participation in cultural spaces.

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Making museums and galleries more inclusive and accessible for seniors.

Discover how to tackle digital and physical museum barriers by assessing museum spaces for accessibility and mastering the skills to guide peers through new museum technologies and tools. Get inspired to bridge generation gaps through cross-generational dialogue, while learning to leverage your social circle to welcome isolated seniors and directly influence museum staff.

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Educational Techniques: Interactive storytelling and fostering discussions

Uncover how interactive storytelling and guided dialogue can turn cultural visits into active learning experiences for seniors. This module introduces narrative prompts, story circles and discussion-based techniques that help older adults share interpretations, connect ideas and build meaning together. It offers practical tools for facilitating engaging conversations and designing simple storytelling activities that Senior Cultural Ambassadors can use in museums, galleries and community spaces.

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Sensory Engagement in Museums and Galleries: Using the Five Senses and TimeSlips-Inspired Activities

Explore how the five senses can help seniors connect with artworks, objects, and cultural spaces. This module introduces sensory prompts, open-ended questions, and TimeSlips-inspired activities that support imagination, memory, dialogue, and meaningful participation.

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Understanding Art and Culture through connecting with artworks (following the art appreciation approach)

Learn how to build trust and create a safe and non-judgmental group environment when discussing artworks, and how to encourage personal expressions and to facilitate group sharing during art and cultural learning experiences. Discover the benefits of art appreciation and creative reminiscence as powerful tools for better connection with our own memories and experiences, as well as with those of others.

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Toolkit / Know-How Guide

This practical guide helps educators and cultural professionals prepare, adapt, and lead senior-friendly learning activities in museums, galleries, and other cultural spaces. Download the Toolkit in all five languages.

EnglishComing soon
LithuanianComing soon
BulgarianComing soon
RomanianComing soon
GreekComing soon

Vodcasts

Discover practical demonstrations of cultural engagement methods that help make museums, galleries, and cultural spaces more inclusive and engaging for senior learners.

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Vodcast 1

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Vodcast 2

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Vodcast 3

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Vodcast 4

Partners

VšĮ EDUKACINIAI PROJEKTAI

VšĮ EDUKACINIAI PROJEKTAI

EDUPRO is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation from Lithuania working in the field of adult education, inclusion, and innovative non-formal learning. The organisation develops and delivers training programmes, workshops, and educational projects for seniors, adult educators, social workers, teachers, and other community groups. In MUGArtS, EDUPRO coordinates the partnership and contributes to the development of learning materials, practical resources, and the digital learning platform.

ARTIED Ltd

ARTIED Ltd

ARTIED Ltd is a Creativity and Educational Studio from Bulgaria, centred around the concept of Art Inspired Education. The organisation provides art appreciation sessions, creativity workshops, personal development activities, and inclusive cultural learning experiences for different target groups, including seniors and vulnerable adults. In MUGArtS, ARTIED contributes its expertise in art appreciation, creative engagement, and adapting cultural activities to diverse learners.

MOSAIC POLITISMOS & DIMIOURGIKOTITA

MOSAIC POLITISMOS & DIMIOURGIKOTITA

MOSAIC // Culture & Creativity is a social enterprise based in Patras, Greece, working at the intersection of culture, creativity, social innovation, and community engagement. The organisation supports cultural and creative organisations, artists, entrepreneurs, and civil society stakeholders through training, consulting, research, and participatory cultural activities. In MUGArtS, MOSAIC brings strong expertise in cultural management, creative partnerships, and the development of inclusive cultural learning spaces.

Asociatia Institutul pentru Parteneriat Social Bucovina

Asociatia Institutul pentru Parteneriat Social Bucovina

Asociatia Institutul pentru Parteneriat Social Bucovina is a non-profit organisation from Romania working in adult education, vocational training, social inclusion, and community development. The organisation also has strong experience in cultural engagement through Galeria de Artă „Zamca“ and other art spaces, where culture is used as a tool for learning, dialogue, and social participation. In MUGArtS, Bucovina Institute contributes its experience in connecting culture, education, and inclusive work with local communities.

European Union

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the National Agency. Neither the European Union nor National Agency can be held responsible for them.