Heritage at Risk: Protection, Preservation, and Responsibility

Why does cultural heritage matter? It connects people to their histories, identities, communities, and sense of belonging. It preserves knowledge and memories of the past while giving meaning to the places, objects, traditions, and practices that shape everyday life.

This exhibition invites visitors to experience cultural heritage at risk in a more direct and immersive way. It features some of the work being supported by the International alliance for the protection of heritage (ALIPH) and implemented by international and national organizations to protect this heritage. Through artifact and manuscript facsimiles, books, and architectural fragments, visitors can discover what may be lost when heritage is damaged, disappears, and is finally forgotten. The exhibition also highlights the practitioners who work to protect and preserve cultural heritage. By connecting cultural heritage preservation with sustainability and shared responsibility, the exhibition demonstrates that protecting heritage extends beyond safeguarding the past. It supports cultural diversity, strengthen communities, foster mutual understanding, and ensure that heritage remains accessible and meaningful for future generations.