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News / Museums on prescription: how cultural activities are becoming crucial to the public health debate

Museums on prescription: how cultural activities are becoming crucial to the public health debate

The Conversation , 18 September 2026, International

Culture is no longer championed merely as heritage – a source of attachment and a sense of belonging for individuals – or as an economic driver within the creative industries. It is becoming a resource for public health and social cohesion.

https://theconversation.com/museums-on-prescription-how-cultural-activities-are-becoming-crucial-to-the-public-health-debate-291083

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