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.
PRISM Volume 1
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.
PRISM Volume 2
August 2026
Explore humanities research from Museums Victoria and across the museum sector with the latest volume of PRISM. This volume examines museum collections, architecture and exhibitions, with articles from curators, collection managers, artists and academics.
Submissions
Submissions to PRISM Volume 3 will be accepted from Monday 5 October 2026 to Monday 1 March 2027.
- PRISM Style Guide| 254.41 KB .pdf file
- PRISM call for submissions| 208.34 KB .pdf file
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
PRISM Editorial Board
- Dr Nurin Veis
- Dr Michelle Stevenson
- Ms Jade Hadfield
- Ms Deborah Tout-Smith
- Mr Dante Boffa
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