PRISM is an online, open access humanities journal published by Museums Victoria. With a particular focus on interdisciplinary research, PRISM seeks to engage, explore and challenge the stories and ideas associated with museum collections and the human histories that contribute to them.
Humanities research is expansive, and PRISM represents a cross-section of contemporary discourse in a range of areas, including First Peoples communities and cultures, Australian social, cultural and political histories, collection management and conservation.
September 2025
The first volume of PRISM features research exploring the history of astronomy, migration and communications technology in Australia, plus a critical analysis of creating a sense of belonging in exhibition spaces, and insights into Museums Victoria’s archives and collections.
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