The ecology of art museums before and after the 1989 political transformation : an overview -- The transformation of museums in Central Europe : conversations about changes and challenges -- The iconic museum for Central Europe -- Adaptive reuse for museums -- Museums in cultural context -- Private museums, art centers and collectors -- Evolutions and revolutions in grand national museums: four case studies -- Contemporary art in the provinces : case study of the 'Znaki czasu' (Signs of the time) program in Poland -- Museums of Central Europe : a Central-European identity? -- Details of institutions discussed. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia.