The United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights invites people to contribute to the current study on “Cultural rights and public space” by filling out a questionnaire.
When the alternative arts and ecological institution Zoma Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, opened earlier this year a clear focus was set on making the institution as environmentally friendly as possible. An inspiring example of…
On 24 May 2019, Luca Jahier, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), will take part in NEMO’s museum advocacy initiative NEMO Political Internships on Museums. To get to know President Jahier better, listen…
A recent research looks at the benefits, opportunities and challenges of public participation in research museums. The report, which was published in Ecsite’s magazine Spokes , also offers a hands on suggestions of how to plan and…
On 9 April 2019, the European Council adopted new rules to tackle illicit trafficking in cultural goods. From Autumn 2020, all artefacts older than 250 years will need an import licence.
On 16 April 2019, the Ministers of Culture and their representatives gathered in Bucharest, Romania, for an informal meeting within the framework of the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The meeting was…
The next NEMO Learning Exchange will take place from 26-29 June 2019 in Budapest and Szentendre, Hungary. While emerging in the topic of “The Solidary Museum: Museum Programs Addressing Social Responsibility”, the participants…
Margherita Sani’s webinar “From Museum Education to Public Engagement - Trends and practices in European museums” that was held on 11 April 2019 is now available online.
An open call for applications to join the Cultural Heritage Forum has been launched. Apply by Tuesday 21 May 2019 to be part of maintaining the spirit of cooperation and policy dialogue that was achieved during the European Year…