Futureproofing the Museum Sector in Vietnam

Abstract

This paper draws on findings from a systemic review of work published globally on museums’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic and recommendations for future development in the museum sector. This can be used to determine the best practices for museums, including how to create engaging digital content, boost cultural tourism using digital technologies, create new business models, and manage copyright and legal protection of digitized content. It can be used to inform museums across Vietnam and beyond about the best practices internationally for Covid recovery by showing what published studies globally state about future practices to ensure the sustainability of museums. It also outlines an ethics of digitization concerning access to digital technologies and general understandings of the ‘correct’ use of digital content. This can be used as a ‘roadmap’ for museum professionals and fills a needs gap in Vietnam on digital culture policy, digital skills, and knowledge on how to manage legal and copyright issues with digital content. Overall, this paper can assist the national museum sector navigate a digital transition.