The Latvian translation of Nina Simon's book "The Participatory Museum" has been prepared and published – it can be considered a handbook that brings together various ideas and examples of museum collaboration with communities in the creation of exhibitions, displays and public programs, and reinforces the relevance of the idea of participatory engagement. "When staff members don't know what to expect from visitors, it's easy to imagine the worst" writes Nina Simon, encouraging us to get to know our museum audience better and understand the desired model of cooperation.