Support for museum independence

In response to political pressure on museums across Europe and calls for support from our members, we have launched a dedicated webpage to help the sector navigate these challenges. Our new page Independent museums offers an extensive resource section and outlines NEMO’s key actions to safeguard museum independence.

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European Museum Conference

From 26-28 October 2025 in Horsens, Denmark, the NEMO European Museum Conference 'Who cares? Museums, wellbeing, and resilience' will explore how museums champion mental health, strengthen sector resilience, and collaborate with healthcare partners.

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NEMO joins call to reverse proposed cuts to Creative Europe budget

NEMO has joined Culture Action Europe and 30 other European cultural networks and organisations in signing a letter urging the…

Study shows widespread self-censorship in philanthropy in the US

A recent report by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) shows a troubling trend among foundations in the…

Petra Havu re-elected as Chair of NEMO’s…

At NEMO’s 33rd Annual General Meeting, held online on 7 October 2025, members of the network re-elected Petra Havu, CEO of the Finnish Museums Association, to continue serving on the Executive Board as Chair for the 2026–2028…

 
EU report highlights the role of culture in health and wellbeing

A newly published report from the European Commission’s Open Method of Coordination (OMC) Group on Culture and Health highlights…

NEMO contributes to Culture Action Europe's Blueprint for future cultural policies

On 29 September, Culture Action Europe (CAE) has published the discussion paper ‘Towards the Culture Compass: A Sector Blueprint’,…

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