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…

 Detail of the hand of a marble statue. Behind a stone staircase is shown out of focus.
Sweden’s museums under strain: New report…

A recent report published by DIK, the Swedish trade union for professionals in the culture, communication and creative sectors, sheds light on the growing pressures faced by museums across Sweden. The findings reveal a sector…

 
 Statue wrapped in protective material.
The impact of war on Ukraine’s cultural…

Three years since the full-scale Russian invasion began, the conflict in Ukraine has not only impacted the geopolitical landscape but has also raised questions about the protection of culture during modern warfare. The war's…

 
Museums team up with libraries and women league to condemn Trump policies

The American Alliance of Museums, national library associations, and the League of Women Voters have jointly published an opinion…