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Curator of Collections Wim Mertens explains what a museum loan is and why loans are essential when it comes to putting new exhibitions together.

Behind the scenes, MoMu is able to count on the support and expertise of a diverse group of interns who undertake short- or long-term internships in various departments. Meet the museum's interns.

The MoMu Library regularly receives donations that allow us to expand our collection. In the spotlight: the personal archive of the late costume designer Mimi Peetermans, recently donated by her husband Herbert Flack.

Textile Conservator Kim Verkens sheds light on the conservation treatment of a pair of 18th-century shoes inside MoMu's 'Collection presentation - Fashion from the MoMu Collection'.

With the Dries Van Noten Study Center, MoMu brings together the activities of the study collection and research projects all in one place. During a recent workshop, we zoomed in on the management of thesauri and the use of the open source tool Opentheso.

The MoMu Library regularly receives donations which enable us to grow our collection. In the spotlight today: Stan Schoonbaert's personal Bartsons collection.

Get acquainted with two friends of the museum as they share the story behind their membership and their close ties to MoMu.

MoMu houses over 35,000 objects in a 1,300m² external storage, allowing the museum to innovate in its efforts to preserve the collection in the most optimal climate conditions. Textile Conservator Kim Verkens highlights some recent developments.

Curator of Collections Wim Mertens on the challenges and opportunities of MoMu's constantly evolving museum collection and acquisition policy.