On 13 and 14 January Teo will be hosting, as part of the 2026 Touring Exhibitions Pavilion event, 2 special sessions on the latest productions and creative innovations in international touring.
International producers and specialists in art, science, design, history, natural history, world cultures and popular culture will be presenting their innovative insights and latest productions and achievements. The presented exhibitions will include original collections, family friendly interactive exhibits, IP content, immersive experiences and outdoor displays.
Visitors will have the opportunity to discover new experiences presented by speakers from the American Museum of Natural History, National Museums Scotland, Universcience, Expona, PANART Connections, Cité de l’espace, Museum d’histoire naturelle de Toulouse, Project Holocene, Flying Fish, Philharmonie de Paris, Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, Cap Sciences, Contemporanea Progetti, Natural History Museum London, Histovery, Cités Immersives, World Press Photo Foundation, The Museum of Pop Culture, PangeiArt, Australian National Maritime Museum, Science Museum Group, Alegria Exhibition, Dino Don, Imagine, Layers of Reality, Exhibition Hub, Loom Prod, The Walt Disney Archives, VRXP, Mediapro Xperiences, Science North, Lascaux International Exhibition, Chatsworth House Trust, Alison Jackson Studios, UNCEDED: Voices of the Land, Unframed Collection and National Geographic.
This article introduces the content of the session 1. To discover the content of the session 2, please click here.
A 3rd conference session dedicated to Travelling exhibitions as catalysts for economic and strategic value will also take place on Wednesday 14, at 10AM. To discover the content of the session 3, please click here.
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe, caring for over 12 million artefacts of international importance. Our flagship site, the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, is the most popular attraction in the UK outside of London, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. Our mission is to address the challenges of our age through creativity, innovation, collaboration, and sharing the rich stories to be found in our collections.
Following the success of Monkeys! A Primate Story and Audubon’s Birds of America, our latest international tour Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard is now underway. This is a unique opportunity to host one of the most significant archaeological discoveries this century, and one of the richest collections of rare Viking-age artefacts ever found. Breaking records at its inaugural international venues, this exhibition reveals how this treasure has transformed our understanding of early medieval Europe and beyond.
World Press Photo is an independent non-profit organization that champions the power of photojournalism and documentary photography to deepen understanding of the world’s complexities, promote dialogue, and inspire action. Founded in the Netherlands in 1955, our annual contest and thematic exhibitions reach millions of people in over 80 locations worldwide each year, and our online work reaches millions more.
We showcase compelling stories to create space for reflection in times of urgency. Amid a fast-changing media landscape influenced by censorship, misinformation, and threats to press freedom, we promote standards of accuracy, authenticity, visual excellence, while ensuring diverse perspectives are represented. Our education programs support photographers in reaching these standards, and help the public explore the profound societal impact of photography.
With over 10 years of experience in travelling exhibitions, the Natural History Muséum of Toulouse has firmly established itself in the touring exhibition market. Thanks to original exhibitions featuring diverse themes, specimens, interactive elements, and high-quality scientific content, the Museum has reached over 3 million visitors off-site.
Joy Latour is the Travelling Exhibition Coordinator at the Muséum of Natural History of Toulouse, France’s second largest natural history museum. She oversees the museum’s travelling exhibitions throughout their entire life cycle — from initial concept and creative design to national and international touring.
PANART is a globally active firm with over two decades of expertise in fine art exhibitions. It was founded by a team of accomplished museum professionals which are deeply passionate about art and dedicated to elevating visitor experiences through world-class exhibitions. Both museums and private collectors are represented, making their unparalleled collections available to institutions of all sizes. PANART is committed to serving an extensive network of museums and art institutions worldwide by presenting them with an exceptional selection of ready-to-exhibit, thematic, single-source fine art collections, ensuring great exposure and attracting new audiences.
Nicholas Kondoprias, President of PANART, will present an innovative exhibition model which is based on encouraging museums and art institutions to put their signatures on each specific project but also facilitating the entire process.
The Museum of Pop Culture is proud to announce four travelling exhibitions available to rent as of January 2026. We believe in culture that travels and stories that stay.
MOPOP’s travelling exhibitions bring the museum’s signature blend of pop culture and storytelling to audiences around the world. These exhibitions explore the intersections of music, art, identity, and cultural movements—offering immersive stories that go far beyond our museum walls. Our four exhibitions are titled Body of Work: Tattoo Culture, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip Hop, Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music, and Rebels+Icons: The Photography of Janette Beckman.
For over a decade, Flying Fish has been at the forefront of travelling exhibitions, partnering with world-renowned museums and science centers to deliver impactful, engaging experiences worldwide. With nearly 10 million visitors to date, we transform science, history, and culture into immersive exhibitions that connect institutions with audiences like never before.
Flying Fish offers fully integrated services—from concept development to tour management—ensuring every project is expertly crafted and seamlessly executed. We’re committed to amplifying our clients’ reach and influence by expanding access to exceptional content worldwide.
With the European premiere of Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures arriving in 2026, Flying Fish is entering an exciting new chapter. In 2025, we premiered five extraordinary exhibitions: Stardust: The Universe in You, Artemis Adventure with LEGO® Bricks, Mysteries from the Deep, Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission and a new version of Julia Child: A Recipe for Life.
For over two decades, PangeiArt has presented INSTRMNTS, an international touring exhibition designed to transform the gallery into an interactive performance space, where visitors are invited to engage directly with the instruments on display. By encouraging active participation, the exhibition reimagines the role of the audience, turning visitors into performers. Presenting a collection of up to thirty original musical instruments, sound devices, and installations created by composer Victor Gama, INSTRMNTS highlights the intersections of technology, education, and design while inspiring creativity in future generations. Workshops and live performances further enhance audience engagement, creating meaningful experiences that encourage visitors to return.
8. Australian National Maritime Museum
The Australian National Maritime Museum opened in Sydney 1991 and started touring exhibitions in 1992. These exhibits are specifically designed to share the maritime experience with communities and organisations around Australia and internationally. The topics explored include ocean science and innovation, maritime archaeology, art and photography, Indigenous cultural history, immigration and naval history.
Two of our exhibitions currently touring internationally are James Cameron Challenging the Deep and Brickwrecks sunken ships in LEGO® bricks (a co-production with the Western Australian Museum).
Expona – Exhibitions loves to develop and tour exhibitions with museums and for museums. In 2026, Expona will celebrate its 20th anniversary! Over the past two decades we have delivered more than 100 exhibitions worldwide. We are members of ICOM Italy and ICOM Exhibitions, the international committee for exhibitions exchange.
The exhibitions we are going to present are: GLADIATORS – Heroes of the Colosseum: This internationally successful touring exhibition, in its new edition, separates fact from fiction and illustrates the fascinating world of the Gladiators and the Colosseum in Rome ; CARRY ME! – 100 Years of Handbags: A journey through the history of women’s handbags, featuring iconic designs connected to famous personalities such as Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Princess Diana ; LIFE AND DEATH IN ANCIENT EGYPT: A profound journey back in time exploring the captivating world of Ancient Egypt — its rituals, beliefs, and fascinating perspectives on life and the afterlife.
The Science Museum Group is the world’s leading group of science museums. Welcoming over 5 million visitors across our sites each year, we celebrate the ways in which science has shaped, and continues to shape, every aspect of our lives today and in the future.
The Science Museum Group comprises of: Science Museum, London ; Science and Industry Museum, Manchester ; National Railway Museum, York ; Locomotion, Shildon ; National Science and Media Museum, Bradford ; Science and Innovation Park, Wiltshire.
Collectively, we are the UK’s national museum of science and industry and share a mission to inspire futures.
At the Touring Exhibition Pavillion, we will be sharing a new exciting and immersive exhibition from our National Science and Media Museum site, exploring the special connection we all have with the universe, and understanding the web of relationships that bond us all together – from the hairs on your head to the stars in the sky.
As a producer and tour organizer, Alegria Exhibition stands for multimedia edutainment show concepts that invite visitors to enjoy art and culture in an easy and accessible, inspiring and entertaining way. Since being founded in 2022, Alegria has made a name for itself with their own productions Monet’s Garden, Viva Frida Kahlo, Klimt’s Kiss, Vermeer: Master of Light, Vincent: Between Madness and Wonder and, most recently, Vikings: an immersive Exhibition.
The exhibitions are holistic, all-round experiences that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the subject matter. The audience does not just stand in front of a work of art; rather, the art or theme develops around the audience and takes them on a special journey. This concept makes the exhibitions suitable for all age groups and the entire family. They offer children and young people in particular a completely new and different approach to art and history.
Vikings: Explorers and Conquerors is our newest production, set to create a new standard for narrative immersive exhibitions everywhere.
The Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle is a national benchmark in the natural and human sciences. It contributes to the development and sharing of knowledge about the history and diversity of our planet, our ecosystems and our societies. It combines research laboratories with museums, galleries and botanical and zoological gardens.
The travelling exhibitions explore a variety of themes to help visitors discover the latest developments in scientific research. Find out more about our last exhibitions!
In the Deserts exhibition, embark on a journey around the world’s arid landscapes and discover how their inhabitants adapted to harsh conditions. With the exhibition Migrations, take a step back on this hot topic thanks to a scientific overview from nowadays to our deep history.
Finally, our Natural History Pop Up offers an introduction to Natural History through five light exbibits, aiming to engage all kinds of audiences.
Chatsworth, home to the Devonshire family for over 450 years, is one of England’s most iconic historic houses. As a registered charity, Chatsworth House Trust is dedicated to looking after the house, collections, garden, and parkland, for everyone. Chatsworth served as the inspiration and filming location for Pemberley in the 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Drawing on this heritage, The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at Chatsworth explores the enduring relationship between humans and nature through the universal language of flowers. Combining historic artworks and botanical treasures from Chatsworth with contemporary responses from leading artists, the exhibition presents flowers as symbols of fragility and resilience. Through themes including permanence and the ephemeral, beauty and horror, and sexuality and the senses, it reflects on vulnerability, renewal and survival, inviting audiences to reconsider their connection to the natural world.
Now touring internationally, it offers museums a poetic and culturally resonant experience engaging nature, art and humanity.
Histovery is a French Tech & French Touch start-up, at the forefront of innovation with its Augmented Visit, dedicated to enhancing cultural heritage and history. The HistoPad reaches a global audience, being distributed in 18 cultural institutions in France, Germany, Belgium and the United States and thanks to Augmented Exhibitions touring in international destinations.
We use the best of 3D and immersive technologies to revolutionize the visitor experience through spectacular, interactive historical reconstructions, always created with strict respect for historical knowledge. We aim to offer unforgettable experiences for all audiences, enabling them to discover history and heritage sites in a new way and to learn more about historical figures through fun and engaging experiences.
Dino Don, Inc. creates, designs, and exhibits the most accurate and affordable full-sized robotic creatures in the world. We are the only company to custom-fabricate dinosaurs under the direct supervision of paleontologists. We have 30 years experience in creating natural history exhibitions for museums and zoos. Our CEO, explorer and author “Dino” Don Lessem, is one of the world’s leading popularizers of dinosaurs for adults and children. Our lineup of exhibitions including Ultimate T. rex: The Virtual Reality Experience, Giants of the Ice Age, Genghis Khan, and Pollinators represents the very best in hands-on, experiential learning.
Lascaux: the International Exhibition is the only travelling exhibition dedicated to the Lascaux cave (France), a major sanctuary of prehistoric art listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Closed to the public since 1963, this legendary cave is now accessible worldwide thanks to our globe-trotting facsimiles.
Completely rewritten and renovated in 2025, the exhibition is embarking on a new World Tour with an exceptional replica of Lascaux’s most iconic room: the Hall of the Bulls. This monumental installation transports visitors 21,000 years back in time and reconnects them with the origins of artistic expression through an immersive experience that is both spectacular and poetic, accessible to all audiences and all ages.
17. Mediapro Xperiences
Mediapro Xperiences, part of the Mediapro Group, designs, produces, and operates unique experiences that blend storyliving with creative technologies. Headquartered in Barcelona, with 55 international offices, Mediapro is a global leader in the audiovisual sector. Its portfolio includes the CosmoCaixa Science Museum and Torre Glòries Observation Deck in Barcelona, the Manchester City Challenges in Abu Dhabi, part of the 2023 Latin GRAMMY® production in Seville, and other large-scale projects across Europe, the USA, and Mexico.Coming soon…
Originally commissioned by the Canada Council for the Arts as [Canada’s] official entry to the 2018 Venice Biennale of Architecture, UNCEDED: Voices of the Land was designed, curated, and is still guided by the vision of Master of Architecture and traditional Blackfoot Elder, Douglas J. Cardinal.
A grandmother’s warm welcome greets each visitor to the exhibit showcasing the work of 18 Indigenous architects. Visitors are guided through an immersive, world-class, audio-visual experience that pivots on four thematic metaphors: indigeneity, resilience, sovereignty, and colonization. UNCEDED: Voices of the Land demonstrates that Indigenous cultures, inscribed within the laws, customs, and traditions of their peoples, have a profound contribution to make to the world, as seen through the storytelling of the architects. Visitors are engaged with spectacular depictions of nature, stunning visual effects, and architects presenting as life size speakers; they can then take the time to absorb Indigenous history through full length documentaries as the heartbeat of powwow drumming guides them through curving walls, as if along a river.
UNCEDED: VOICES OF THE LAND is a not-for-profit corporation.
Attending the session
This first session will take place on Tuesday 13 January 2026 from 2:30PM to 4PM at the Museum Connections event at the Porte de Versailles in Paris.
Touring Exhibitions Pavilion
Come and meet international producers, specialists and the Teo team on the Touring Exhibitions Pavilion at the heart of Museum Connections. Join us for a coffee after the conference sessions.
About the authors & contributors
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