Irene Cabrera / Uruguay

The Museo de las Migraciones – Complejo Cultural Muralla Abierta was founded three years ago in Montevideo, Uruguay, at the site of an Old City fortification wall from colonial times and designated National Historic Monument. As director, she coordinates educational and cultural projects and events and activities that address immigration and archeology. Cabrera holds a bachelor’s degree in tourism from the department of humanities and education at the Universidad de la República de Uruguay and is a professor of tourism and sustainable development at the Technical and Vocational Education Council.

ORGANIZATION: Museo de las Migraciones / Complejo Cultural Muralla Abierta

SHORT BIO: Director

WEBSITE: http://mumi.montevideo.gub.uy/

SESSIONS:

• SMALL IS BIG / Virtual, Travelling and Small Museums that Have A Significant Impact