Lee Davidson

Dr Lee Davidson is a Senior Lecturer in the Museum & Heritage Studies programme at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research and international academic collaboration, notably serving as a Visiting Professor at the Escuela Nacional de Conservación, Restauración y Museografía (ENCRyM) in Mexico for the past two years.

Her research interests include visitor studies (theory and methods), intercultural museum practice, leisure and cultural tourism (history and contemporary practices). Her interdisciplinary work spans museum studies, anthropology, tourism, and heritage studies, with a strong focus on cross-cultural exchange, identity, and public engagement.

The trends in her recent scholarly contributions reflect a deep engagement with intercultural heritage experiences, touring exhibitions, and the sociopolitical dimensions of museum practices. Her work explores how heritage is interpreted and experienced across borders, with particular attention to Indigenous representation, visitor meaning-making, and collaborative curation. Themes of cultural diplomacy, affect, and critical heritage theory recur throughout her publications and presentations.

• Senior Lecturer, Museum & Heritage Studies programme, Victoria University of Wellington
• Visiting Professor, International Course of Museology, ENCRyM, Mexico (2021–2023)

Dr Davidson regularly presents at international conferences and delivers invited seminars, contributing to global academic discourse in museum and heritage studies. While specific grant and advising information is not available, her extensive participation in high-level academic forums suggests active research leadership and mentorship.

She is involved in professional and academic networks centered on critical heritage studies, intercultural dialogue, and the role of museums in shaping historical consciousness and social change.