Abstract

This study examines the Rompepuertas program, an innovative youth initiative implemented in the municipal museums of Zaragoza, Spain. The program aims to invigorate the city’s cultural landscape by actively engaging young individuals, empowering them as pivotal contributors to the reinvigoration of municipal museums. From an institutional standpoint, Rompepuertas serves a dual objective: fostering greater participatory culture within museums and cultivating a stronger connection with young audiences. Employing a pedagogical approach centered on active learning and multidisciplinary education, the program provides young participants with opportunities to delve into museology and activity design. Emphasizing not only audience outreach but also high-quality pre-professional development, Rompepuertas unfolds across two courses, with the first focusing on interdisciplinary training and the second on the planning and execution of cultural activities. Notably, participants play a central role in organizing the Festival Rompepuertas—Noche en Blanco, orchestrating diverse cultural events within municipal museums. The program’s inclusive selection process, encompassing students from various educational levels and backgrounds, ensures a diverse array of perspectives, enriching the caliber and relevance of program activities. In summary, Rompepuertas emerges as a potent strategy for fostering dynamic, inclusive, and culturally significant museum spaces tailored to the preferences and needs of contemporary youth.