Danish museums hit record 17.5 million visits in 2024

Danish museums welcomed an unprecedented 17.5 million visits in 2024, marking the highest number recorded in the 40 years since…

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Culture unites: New Eurobarometer shows…

On 8 May 2025, the European Commission published a Special Eurobarometer survey showing strong support by EU citizens for culture and cultural heritage. According to the survey, 87% of respondents believe that culture and cultural…

 
The transformative power of museums:…

Museums have long been considered guardians of history and culture, but their role as spaces for community connection and emotional support is becoming increasingly significant. NEMO member organisation the Zeeuws Museum in the…

 
Italian translation available of Trans Inclusive Culture guidance

ICOM Italy, in collaboration with the University of Leicester, has published an Italian translation of ‘Trans-Inclusive Culture:…

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2024 visitor numbers for Swedish museums:…

The Swedish Museums Association has published the official 2024 visitor statistics to Swedish museums, showing a continued increase in both physical and digital engagement with museums across the country.

 
International Museum Day 2025 explore the…

In one month on 18 May the International Museum Day will once again unite museums across the globe. The 2025 edition focuses on how museums are reimagining their roles to remain resilient and relevant in the face of rapid…

 
NEMO meets with European Parliament President…

On 25 March 2025, NEMO met with Roberta Metsola to discuss the state of museums in Europe, and their potential and value for European citizens. 

 

 
NEMO meets with EU Commissioner for…

On 25 March 2025, NEMO met with with Glenn Micallef to discuss the evolving role of museums in Europe and their contribution to pressing societal challenges. 

 
NEMO attends European Commission event on mental health and wellbeing

On 18 February 2025, NEMO joined the hybrid Policy Event on Mental Health ‘R&I to promote mental health and prevent/treat mental…