Report on how museums can empower older adults

A report commissioned by the American Alliance of Museums is a call to action for museums to change the narrative about what it…

 Numerous people walk past museum displays consisting of ancient fossils.
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…

 
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…

 
 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.
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…

 
Now online: NEMO Webinar on rethinking museum…

The recording of the recent NEMO Webinar with accessibility expert Maria Chiara Ciaccheri shares thoughts on rethinking museum accessibility strategies. She presents actions to make the museum experience more inclusive and…

 
 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…

 
Guide on how museums relate to human rights

The guide ‘Museums and Human Rights: Human rights as a basis for public service’ by Henry McGhie, Curating Tomorrow, aims to…

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…

 
Report demonstrates health benefits from engaging in creative activates

A recent report shows and suggests that arts should be an integral part of modern health and social care. It demonstrates that…