Germany’s first nationwide study on the economic footprint of museums

The Institut für Museumsforschung has published the first Germany-wide study examining the economic impact of museums. For the…

 A blind person is feeling a replica of a painting. The different elements of the painting are made from different kinds of materials.
Toolkit supports inclusive and multisensory…

As the Sensational Museum research project concludes in October, one of its key outcomes is a multisensory interpretation toolkit designed to help museums become more inclusive and accessible.

 
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Decolonising museums – New guide offers…

A new guide helps museum and cultural heritage professionals worldwide to include Ukraine in their decolonisation work.

 
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Survey highlights gaps in crisis resilience…

The German Museums Association, a NEMO member, has published the results of a recent survey examining the state of crisis prevention and management in German museums. The findings show that while the importance of crisis…

 
Guide to people-centred sustainable development for museums

‘Agency, participation and solidarity: People-centred sustainable development - A guide for museums and cultural institutions’, by…

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MuseIT Policy Brief highlights the role of…

The second policy brief published by the MuseIT project (Horizon Europe, 2022–2025) explores how data and metadata can support greater accessibility and participation in cultural life for people with disabilities.

 
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NEMO Barometer on political influence:…

NEMO is pleased to share the paper ‘It takes courage to talk – NEMO Barometer on political influence on museums’ by Paulina Florjanowicz, NEMO Board Member and Director of the National Institute for Museums in Poland. The paper…

 
Muzeologija journal highlights provenance research of World War II objects in Croatia

The Museum Documentation Center (MDC), a NEMO member, has released the 61st issue of Muzeologija, focusing on provenance research…

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Handbook by library inspires to Net Zero by…

A new handbook outlines how Glasgow Women’s Library plans to make its building net-zero in operation within the decade.