Abstract view of a modern stairwell from above. To the right a person is shown walking out of the picture frame.
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…

 
 Bird perspective of someone doing restoration work on an icon painting.
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…

 A person, photographed from the back, is walking barefoot through a flooded street.
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…

 
NEMO to contribute expertise on resilience in cultural heritage in webinar

On 24 July at 12:00 CET, NEMO will be represented by board member Sandro Debono at the upcoming ACMC webinar, ‘Resilience in…

Safeguarding independent museums: Explore…

In response to political pressure on museums across Europe and calls for support from our members and the sector, NEMO has launched a new dedicated webpage to help safeguard the independence of museums.

 
NEMO Members’ Meetup: How to deal with political pressure

What experiences have museums had with political influence and what challenges do they face? We discussed these topics with NEMO…

Can museums stay neutral in times of crisis?

This was the topic analysed by NEMO Secretary General Julia Pagel at OBMINs conference “Resilience. Recovery. Future” on 26 June 2025 in Warsaw.

 
Museums and their social role: A new ethical charter

Three Belgian heritage organisations have come together to publish a new charter that invites museums to reflect on how they…