Open call: Contribute to NEMO’s resource hub…

In July 2025, NEMO launched a new resource hub dedicated to supporting the independence of museums. The hub highlights NEMO’s key actions and advocacy work to protect museum independence and promote open, democratic cultural…

 
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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…

 
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…

Estonian Museums Association raises concerns…

A recent study by the Estonian Museums Association shows that museums workers in Estonia feel underpaid and undervalued. The research also highlights poor management and unsustainable workloads.

 
Report on the state of artistic freedom worldwide

The 2025 edition of the State of Artistic Freedom report, published by Freemuse, offers a detailed look at the growing threats to…