Full programme available for the NEMO European Museum Conference 2026

The full programme for the NEMO European Museum Conference 2026: Human after all – Museums in the wake of AI is now available. Taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 11–13 October 2026, the conference will bring together museum…

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Public calls for more climate change content…

A report by the Cultural Philanthropy Foundation urges museums, galleries and cultural organisations to take a more active role in shaping public understanding of climate change through storytelling. The findings show that people…

 
Report examines cultural rights, artistic freedom and democratic resilience

Drawing on Europe‑wide survey data, workshops and desk research, the report “Between Rhetoric and Reality: Cultural Rights,…

 Two people have their backs to the camera as they both take a photo of a painting hanging on the wall. The person in the back is taking her photo of the painting through the phone screen of the person of the person standing in front of her.
Swedish museums experience drop in visits but…

Swedish museums experienced a small decline in physical visitor numbers in 2025, but their online audiences reached unprecedented levels. New data from the Swedish Museums Association shows that while on‑site visits dipped…

 
NEMO Executive Board met to discuss annual…

On 10 February 2026, NEMO’s Executive Board met online to discuss NEMO’s goals and ambitions for the new year. In 2026, NEMO’s work will be guided by the strategic focus area digital transformation – in particular AI and…

 
SHIFT CULTURE seeks new Coordinator for…

SHIFT CULTURE, a collaboration of European cultural networks and platforms, is seeking a new coordinating organisation to lead its eco‑certification programme from 2027 onwards. NEMO is one of the participating networks and…

 
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A guide to managing incidents and promoting…

The guide “A Guide to Managing Incidents and Promoting Safety in Culture” addresses the growing number of disruptive and, in some cases, violent incidents targeting cultural institutions, events, and professionals. Developed by…

 
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Museum visitor numbers in Denmark 2025:…

Danish museums have successfully maintained the record visitor levels achieved in 2024, according to the 2025 survey by the Danish Museums Association. Across the 72 institutions that participated, a total of nine million visits…

 
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EU strengthens cybersecurity resilience as…

The European Commission has announced a new cybersecurity package designed to boost the EU’s resilience against increasingly frequent cyber and hybrid attacks targeting essential services and democratic institutions. The revised…

 
New NEMO publication explores museum‑based…

NEMO’s Working Group LEM – The Learning Museum examines the growing intersection between museums, mental health, and care in its new publication “Art, healing and museums. Exploring museum‑based art psychotherapy Practices with a…