Being a NEMO member
Have a look at the various benefits of being a member of NEMO.
- Participate for free in NEMO's training activities to develop your professional skills in an international context, with the possibility of applying for travel grants.
- Join one of NEMO's topic-specific Working Groups to get connected and learn as well as the chance to attend free study visits, with the possibility of applying for travel grants.
- Benefit from reduced rates on tickets to the NEMO European Museum Conference: 50% discount for all team members.
- Vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and candidate for a seat on the NEMO Executive Board to be part of shaping the network’s strategic direction and workplan (not applicable for Museum-related business members).
- Establish cross border collaborations, partnerships and contacts to other museums and museum organisations.
- Join the member exclusive online events NEMO Members' Meetup. These one-hour sessions take place three times per year and combine expert input with interactive discussion and connections.
- Be part of NEMO's partner projects.
- Get tailored support to engage in cross-border cooperation projects.
- Opportunity to join EU-funded projects.
- Get information about relevant EU policies as well as stakeholder, funding programmes and project collaboration opportunities.
- Be part of furthering political demands to EU and national institutions through the network.
- Promote your work in an international arena through the Members' News and other channels.
- Stay up to date with current museum trends.
- Be part of a community representing museums in Europe.
- Use of the logo and mention of "Member of NEMO - the Network of European Museum Organisations" on your website and similar.
Do you want to become a member?
NEMO trial members
Each year, 10 museums or museum organisations are selected to benefit from participation in the NEMO network for free.
The one-year trial member programme includes networking activities, training offers, insights into EU policies and funding, and much more.
The next call for applications will open in early 2027.
NEMO member categories
The NEMO network brings together museum organisations, museums, networks, and companies located in Council of Europe countries in four different categories.
- Full members
Bodies responsible for museums at national level. One full member per country is permitted - Network members
Organisations representing more than 1 museum (eg. ICOM committees, museum umbrella foundations, other museum networks) - Individual organisations
Museums, interest groups, service organisations for museums - Museum-related businesses
Companies that primarily focus on delivering goods and services to the museum sector
Annual contribution
The annual contribution to be part of NEMO for the Full, Network and Individual members is set according to their annual turnover.
| Organisation’s Annual Turnover | NEMO Annual Fee |
| < 300.000 Euro | 300 Euro |
| 300.000 to 600.000 Euro | 600 Euro |
| > 600.000 Euro | 1.200 Euro |
| > 1.000.000 Euro | 1.800 Euro |
The annual contribution to be part of NEMO for Museum-related business members is set according to their annual turnover.
| Company’s Annual Turnover | NEMO Annual Fee |
| < 300.000 Euro | 600 Euro |
| 300.000 to 600.000 Euro | 1.200 Euro |
| > 600.000 Euro | 2.400 Euro |
| > 1.000.000 Euro | 3.600 Euro |