Join Nela Riehl, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT), as she spent a day behind the scenes at the BELvue Museum in Brussels as part of NEMO’s Political Internship in…
NEMO’s mission is to make sure that museums are an integral part of European society by promoting their work and value to policy makers. We do this by liaising with and informing EU institutions and other stakeholders in Europe about the crucial role of museums.
The European Commission has published the Culture Compass for Europe, a strategic framework designed to strengthen the role of culture in shaping Europe’s future. NEMO has been part of shaping this ambitious initiative that aims…
NEMO has joined Culture Action Europe and 30 other European cultural networks and organisations in signing a letter urging the…
Our advocacy work for museums
NEMO liaises with European policy makers and EU Institutions in all areas relevant to museums. We produce recommendations and co-operate with partners in the European cultural field to make our demands heard. We also help our members to build successful advocacy campaigns and support museums to make an impact on various sectors.
Our current focus topics
Pressure and independence
A recent NEMO Barometer shows that museums across Europe experience political interference and pressure. In response, we are taking steps to safeguard museum independence - visit our dedicated webpage for an extensive resource section and learn about NEMO’s key actions such as statement, conference on polarisation, and updated Policy Statement.
Inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing
From wellbeing to inclusion, how do museums support their audiences and staff? NEMO empowers museums with tools, good practices, and advocacy actions to foster diversity, equity and safer spaces for all. In 2024 we published LGBTQIA+ guidelines; in 2025 we host a conference on wellbeing and resilience.
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Sustainability
NEMO encourages museums to support a sustainable future, take action for the climate, contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030, and be #MuseumsforFuture. By participating in the SHIFT programme, we deepen our unwavering commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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