About this expo
SITEM, the Salon international des musées, monuments & tourisme culturel, is an annual international trade fair held in Paris, France. Taking place at the Carrousel du Louvre, the event serves as a dedicated platform for decision-makers and practitioners across museums, cultural institutions, and the heritage and tourism sectors. The 31st edition is scheduled for 2027, drawing a professional audience that includes museum directors, curators, exhibition designers, conservators, and specialists in education and interpretation.
The exhibition showcases a wide array of solutions and services, with exhibitors representing fields such as museum technology, media technology, architecture, scenography, and lighting. Key areas also include IT and software, security, conservation, and cultural management. The thematic scope extends to digital innovations like visitor guidance systems, immersive media, AI-supported collections management, and sustainable design, addressing the evolving needs of cultural institutions.
SITEM provides a crucial forum for professionals to explore new trends and technologies. Historically, the event has attracted significant attendance, with the first SIME in 1988 recording 40,000 visitors, and later editions between 1990 and 1992 exceeding 60,000 visitors. This long-standing event continues to be a vital gathering for advancing practices in cultural heritage and tourism.
Highlights
5 items- 31st edition in 2027
- Held annually at the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
- AUMA listed
- Concurrent programs: Conférences, Ateliers et Pitchs, Les Grands Prix, Musées (em)portables
- First SIME in 1988 attracted 40,000 visitors
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where is SITEM held?+
SITEM takes place from March 31 to April 1, 2027, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France. It is an annual event.
Who is the organizer of SITEM?+
SITEM is organized by Museumexperts – Groupe Beaux Arts & Cie.
What are the main exhibit sectors and themes at SITEM?+
The event covers museum technology, media technology, architecture, scenography, lighting, audio technology, IT, software, security, conservation, interpretation, and cultural management. Thematic areas include digital solutions, immersive media, AI-supported collections management, sustainable design, and inclusive cultural practice.
Who is the target audience for SITEM?+
SITEM is open to professionals, specifically decision-makers and practitioners from museums, cultural institutions, and the heritage and tourism sectors. This professional audience includes museum directors, curators, exhibition designers, and conservators.