The German Museums Association has launched the project ‘Zertifizierung “Nachhaltige Museen” – Vom Wollen zum Machen’ (‘Sustainable Museums’ Certification – From wanting to doing). This initiative aims to develop and implement a…
The Dutch government’s plan to increase VAT from 9% to 21% has prompted a united response in protest and joint action from key actors in the sports, media, books, culture, and the hospitality sectors.
The new platform Museum Data Service (MDS) will bring together and manage over 100 million records from 1,750 accredited museums and collections across the United Kingdom. The launch of MDS marks the biggest moment in the sector’s…
The Finnish museum sector may be heading towards challenging times according to a 2025 forecast survey, published by the Finnish Museums Association. Visitor numbers and service revenue are still on the rise, but the survey…
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.