NEMO speaks at Ukrainian conference on museums, war memory and representation

On 28 May 2026, NEMO participated online in the international conference “Museum Practices and Transformations in the Coverage of…

NEMO contributes to Ukraine Culture Security…

NEMO participated in the “Culture is Security: Ukraine Culture Security Forum 2.0”, organised by the OBMIN Foundation from 7–8 May 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. The two-day forum brought together museum professionals, security experts…

 
International organisations call for heritage…

Human life and safety always come first, but since our history, identity, and culture are intertwined with heritage several international museum and cultural organisation have issued statements calling for the protection of…

 
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Swedish report shows consensus on culture’s…

A recent joint report from the Swedish Museums Association and Swedish Performing Arts Association shows strong agreement between cultural leaders and policymakers on the vital role that culture plays in Swedish society -…

 
 A security officer guides a group of people towards the left hand side of the photograph. In the background, people queing in front of a museum can be seen.
A guide to managing incidents and promoting…

The guide “A Guide to Managing Incidents and Promoting Safety in Culture” addresses the growing number of disruptive and, in some cases, violent incidents targeting cultural institutions, events, and professionals. Developed by…

 
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UK museum closures: Insights from 25 years of…

A new report from the Mapping Museums Lab at Birkbeck, University of London looks into museum closures in the UK museum sector over the past 25 years. While the sector has grown overall, with 870 new museums opening since 2000,…

 
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National snapshot of U.S. museums: Recovery…

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has released its 2025 Annual National Snapshot of United States Museums, offering a view of the sector’s current state. The findings show that, for the first time since the pandemic, museum…

 
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Study on work satisfaction in German museums

In 2024, ICOM Germany conducted a nationwide survey on job satisfaction among museum professionals. The findings show a workforce driven by passion but facing structural challenges that threaten the sector’s long-term…

 
US museum bodies speak out against government censorship

The Trump administration’s latest interference in museums has drawn widespread media attention and resulted in strong responses…