In November 2024, NEMO launched the ‘LGBTQIA+ inclusion in European museums: An incomplete guideline’. The guidelines highlight some selected EU and national policies and presents scenarios and practical tips for making museums…
Museums, Diversity and Inclusion
NEMO empowers museums to foster inclusion, equity, diversity, and wellbeing. We provide tools, good practices, and guidelines for engaging diverse communities, while also advocating for museums as safer spaces where historically underrepresented groups are recognised and can connect to discuss their challenges. In 2024, we have placed particular emphasis on supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, both among museum staff and audiences.
Help us build a more inclusive resource
Our 'LGBTQIA+ inclusion in European museums: An incomplete guideline' is a work in progress. We invite you to contribute by sharing policies from your country and scenarios of developing more inclusive museums. Your insights will be added to this webpage, enriching this resource for the museum community.
Contributions to our growing resource
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Countries
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Be the first to submit experiences in your country. Answer the questions below in the submission form and we will add the country and information.
- In which country are you located?
- What policies have you followed in your work to foster LGBTQIA+ inclusion?
- Is there inclusive legislation in your region or country, relevant to museums, that you would like to share?
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Scenarios grouped by topic
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Share your experiences in developing more inclusive museums
We want to learn from you so please answer the questions below in the submission form and we will add the information.
- What dilemmas have you faced while developing inclusive programs and policies in your museum, and how have you navigated these challenges?
- What experiences or lessons around diversity and inclusion would you like to share?
- Does your museum have initiatives in place to foster inclusion and embrace diversity that you would like to highlight?
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Inclusive infrastructure
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Research
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Community engagement
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Exhibitions
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Educational programmes
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Collaboration with other organisations
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Inclusive administrative policies
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Internal development (i.e. staff training)
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Participation in community events
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Other
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Share your experiences in developing more inclusive museums
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What NEMO does
NEMO aims to ensure that museums are recognised and supported by EU policymakers for their efforts in promoting inclusion, diversity, and social equity by:
- Advocating for awareness among museums in the NEMO network about the needs of diverse communities, with a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ individuals in both staffing and audience engagement.
- Providing museums across Europe with guidelines and best practice examples for effectively engaging diverse audiences, including LGBTQIA+ groups.
- Positioning museums as safe spaces that welcome diverse communities to connect, share experiences, and address challenges, especially in politically sensitive environments.
- Promoting cooperation between museums and other stakeholders to strengthen alliances that support inclusion and social equity for all historically underrepresented groups.
- Actively collaborating with organisations that advocate for human rights and social equity, ensuring that museums have a unified voice in promoting diversity and inclusion within their communities.