Who is The Museion for?

For the curious, the explorers, and anyone drawn to depth, beauty and life's questions — people who want to engage philosophy, poetry, ecology and somatics as living practice rather than abstraction.

Who founded The Museion?

Laura Cincera — writer, facilitator and somatic explorer, certified in Internal Family Systems (Levels 1 and 2), formerly at Google and recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30. She is based in Zürich, Switzerland.

The Museion lives through writing, Mystic Mondays, ritual dinners and other events and experiences. You can begin by reading the writing, following on Substack, or subscribing to hear about upcoming gatherings.

About

A contemporary wisdom school

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The Museion is a contemporary wisdom school and community founded by Laura Cincera in Zürich — a living sanctuary at the intersection of philosophy, poetics and contemplative practice, in the spirit of the ancient Museion of Alexandria, for the curious and those who want to play with wisdom.

Tracing the root

This name emerged from my etymological explorations. I discovered that the root of museums is Muse — they are temples devoted to the Muses! Even music is the art led by the Muse.

And this is why I love tracing back roots. They sometimes reveal what we have forgotten. And that can also inspire new possibilities — what could be again.

Earlier versions of museions, such as The Museion of Alexandria, were not galleries of dead objects — they were living sanctuaries of wisdom. Spaces where a community of philosophers, poets and scientists explored together. I love this vision. And I want it back.

What could a Museion — a sanctuary to the muses, to wisdom, to beauty — look like today?

What wisdom longs to be remembered at this particular time?

What lives here

Invitations, practices, questions, seeds and spells to jointly celebrate the poetry of the now.

Personal Reflections: Essays rooted in lived experience, exploring presence, wonder, and the art of noticing.
Poetry and Invitations: Freshly-squeezed poems, prompts, and questions to spark curiosity and self-inquiry.
Seeds and Incantations: Small practices and rituals for deepening your connection to the present moment. Celebrations of the magic in the mundane, the overlooked, the ordinary.
Cultural Currents: Reflections that analyze and illuminate the broader cultural patterns shaping our inner and outer lives.
Somatic Practices: Invitations to connect with the wisdom of the body, deepen embodiment, and explore the intelligence of sensation, movement, and stillness.
Ecological Attunement: Practices and perspectives to foster a more intimate relationship with the natural world, cultivating awareness of our interconnectedness with all life.

About me

I'm Laura Cincera, writer, facilitator and somatic explorer fascinated by the magic in the mundane.

I've led transformational programs at Google, impacting over 13 million people, and my work has been recognised by Forbes 30 under 30.

Currently, my work lives between art, somatics, pedagogy and philosophy. I am certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS Level 1 and 2) and hold a Diploma in Neurosomatics. My artistic research practice spans collective ritual, performance and visual arts. I enjoy exploring how beauty and enchantment can act as critical tools for reimagining otherwise.

What others have said

"Your writing is like a contemplative walk through a forest. Slow, curious, full of wonder. It balances personal vulnerability with cultural insight."

"This is so gracefully written. A breath of fresh air and an invitation to stop and smell the roses."

"What a beautifully reflective piece. The metaphor of 'spaciousness' as something we can dance with, rather than escape or fill, is powerful and timely."

Questions & answers

What is The Museion?: The Museion is a contemporary wisdom school and community, founded by Laura Cincera in Zürich, at the intersection of philosophy, poetics and contemplative practice. It takes its name and spirit from the ancient Museion of Alexandria — not a gallery of dead objects, but a living sanctuary of wisdom devoted to the Muses.
Who is The Museion for?: For the curious, the explorers, and anyone drawn to depth, beauty and life's questions — people who want to engage philosophy, poetry, ecology and somatics as living practice rather than abstraction.
Who founded The Museion?: Laura Cincera — writer, facilitator and somatic explorer, certified in Internal Family Systems (Levels 1 & 2), formerly at Google and recognised by Forbes 30 Under 30. She is based in Zürich, Switzerland.
How can I take part?: The Museion lives through writing, Mystic Mondays, ritual dinners and other events and experiences. You can begin by reading the writing, following on Substack, or subscribing below to hear about upcoming gatherings.

If curiosity is tickling you, please join this journey. It would be a pleasure to share this space with you.