This new resource hub brings together a wide range of materials, tools, research, frameworks, and statements to support museums in navigating political challenges while upholding their professional standards and public mission. It also outlines NEMO’s key actions and advocacy efforts aimed at protecting museum autonomy and promoting open, democratic cultural spaces.
- Visit the new webpage Independent museums
- Have resources or examples to share? We welcome submissions and contributions from across the museum community - get in touch!
We believe that museums must operate within a framework of professional independence and responsibility in order to serve their communities effectively and uphold their societal role. NEMO has drawn attention to this issue, emphasising that museums are becoming arenas for political contention. Such pressure threatens their professional independence and their reputation as trusted institutions.
NEMO is actively addressing these challenges by:
- Raising awareness – Through public statements, reports, and conferences, NEMO is bringing attention to the growing pressure on museums.
- Facilitating dialogue – Hosting conferences and creating safer spaces for museum colleagues to exchange experiences and strategies.
- Providing support – NEMO offers resources and guidance to help museums respond to political pressure and deepen community engagement.
