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Survey shows strong public support for UK…

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…

 
Education and research in focus during…

On 18 May the International Museum Day will highlight the pivotal role of museums in education and research.

 
Winners of the European Museum of the Year…

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…

 
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Three quarters of Dutch people find museums…

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…

 
 A group of people stand in front of a modern painting together with a museum educator. The image is photographed from bird perspective.
2023 was a good year for most Danish museums

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…

 
Finnish museums experience all-time record…

According to preliminary data collected by the Finnish Heritage Agency, museums in Finland had a total of 8,734,198 visits in 2023. Compared to 2022, museum visits increased by 1.9 million, with up to 76.5 percent of museums…

 
 An old brick building is lit by green spotlights. In front of it numerous people have gathered to watch it.
Action-oriented community to push the…

The Danish Museums Association (MA) has launched a charter to help its members and Danish museums at large in the green transition and move towards a CO2-neutral future.

 
 Two men stand next to each other in front of a glass monter displaying old fashioned clothes. One of the men is carrying a baby in a harness on his belly.
Dutch museums are more popular than ever

With 9.5 million visits with the Museum Card in 2023, the Dutch Museums Association reports that museums are more popular than ever among Dutch audiences. However, despite the increase museums still struggle financially and…

 
Visitor numbers in the United Kingdom continue to increase

Data on monthly visitor numbers collected by the UK Government shows that museums are gradually regaining pre-pandemic levels.