Guidelines now available in Ukrainian to…

As part of the ICOM aid project "Ukrainian museums at risk –a three-step solution plan through knowledge, action and visibility" and in cooperation with NEMO – the Network of European Museum Organisations and the German Museums…

 
Report on the public’s museum habits in Denmark

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…

 Woman with her back to the camera is looking at a painting of a person in a black dress. The wall is also black which contrasts the woman's red dress.
Benefits and challenges of producing creative…

In an article for the American Alliance of Museums, Eli Burke, Education Director at MOCA Tucson, shares insights and lessons learned from developing creative ageing programmes for the LGBTQIA+ community.

 
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…