The Finnish museum sector may be heading towards challenging times according to a 2025 forecast survey, published by the Finnish…
7 out of 10 citizens have visited a museum at least once within the past 12 months, and thus museums rank at the top among the…
A recent report by Art Fund finds that museum directors in the United Kingdom are concerned about funding shortfalls despite a rise in visitor numbers following the Covid pandemic. The research also shows that organisations need a…
An awaited reform by the Danish Ministry of Culture of the state funding of museums in Denmark was presented on 16 May. The Association of Danish Museums welcomes the new reform that will increase funding from about DKK 470…
A recent survey by Art Fund and the National Museum Directors' Council (NMDC) demonstrates strong public support for public funding for museums in the United Kingdom, with nearly three quarters of UK adults believing that councils…
On 18 May the International Museum Day will highlight the pivotal role of museums in education and research.
On 4 May the winners of the 2024 European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) were announced by the European Museum Forum. Out of fifty nominated museums, six winners were announced, and six special commendations were given by the…
The Dutch Museums Association has published results of an extended research among the Dutch public about the social impact of museums. The results show that 73% of Dutch people experience museums as indispensable and 85% believe…
According to data released by the Danish Museums Association, the visitor numbers increased in 2023 compared to 2022. The 86 museums that participate in the survey had a total of 12 million visitors and 88% expect to break even or…