Operations and vision

Activities

Based on a broad definition of the concept of cultural heritage, which includes both tangible and intangible heritage, Kulturen operates exhibitions and programs and works with education, documentation, collection, preservation, storage, and scientific processing across the entire cultural history field. We also undertake assignments in archaeology and building antiquarian activities primarily in southern Sweden.

Kulturen's Statutes

Kulturen's statutes form the basis for our operations and how they should be conducted. The statutes define the purpose of the activities:

Kulturen aims to collect and preserve the tangible cultural heritage with a special focus on southern Swedish cultural history, to promote research and education in society in connection with this, and to conduct activities associated therewith.

Vision

Kulturen's vision is to become the most vibrant and engaging museum—an example when it comes to participation. Our vision states what we want to achieve in the future. It also indicates how we relate to our visitors and our surroundings.

Political Goals, Laws, and Ethical Rules

Kulturen's activities are adapted to cultural policy goals at national, regional, and municipal levels. For instance, culture should have freedom of expression as its foundation, and everyone should have the opportunity to participate in cultural life. A diversity of cultural environments should be preserved, and we should contribute to helping people understand and take responsibility for the cultural environment. Skåne should have a rich art and cultural life of high quality. Children, young people, and national minorities are priority target groups. We should collaborate nationally and internationally, within and outside the industry, to reach new target groups and to develop the activities.

Children's and young people's participation and influence in cultural life lead to self-esteem, development, and responsibility. (From Region Skåne's cultural plan.)

Our work is also regulated by various laws and regulations, for example, the Museum Act, which among other things relates to museums' contribution to societal development. Other examples are the Cultural Environment Act and the Planning and Building Act. We also work according to the County Administrative Board's regulations, primarily in the areas of urban planning, cultural environment, animals and nature, agriculture, and rural areas. We also follow the National Heritage Board's regulations and directives on archaeological assignments and distribution of finds.

The cultural environment is part of society's history; it provides continuity in everyday life and increases people's understanding of their surroundings. (From County Administrative Board Skåne's regulations)

Kulturen's value base is grounded in ICOM's ethical rules and is further expanded with a special emphasis on democracy, equality, diversity, accessibility, and the equal worth of all people.

It is important that museums ensure they develop their educational role and attract as many as possible from the society, locality, or group they serve. (From ICOM's ethical rules)