Who we are
The Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) was founded in 1992 as an independent network of national museum organisations representing the museum community of the member states of the Council of Europe. Together, NEMO’s members speak for more than 30,000 museums in 40 countries across Europe.
Our vision
- Museums safeguard tangible and intangible evidence of the manmade and natural world for current and future generations.
- Museums collections tell a rich variety of stories, interpreting past and present history.
- Museums encourage dialogue, they stimulate us to think, learn and reflect; to celebrate differences and discover commonalities.
- Museums contribute to developing cultural factors. They create memory and identity, and they stimulate creativity, diversity and knowledge.
- Museums are crucial to the building of today’s society.
NEMO focuses on four values and three transversal themes that are important for the museums to position and develop in the present and in the future. Based on this focus, the network targets its activities for museums in Europe. NEMO's mission is reflected in our Policy Statement.
Our sustainability policy
With NEMO's Sustainability Policy, we commit to reducing our ecological footprint and supporting museums in Europe’s green transition. The policy promotes awareness, low‑carbon travel, sustainable events, and resource‑smart operations, guided by the SDGs and reviewed annually.