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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US museum bodies speak out against government censorship

The Trump administration’s latest interference in museums has drawn widespread media attention and resulted in strong responses…

Register to NEMO Webinar on art on…

The concept of ‘Art on Prescription’ is gaining ground worldwide, with doctors increasingly integrating art and culture into patient care. The next NEMO Webinar on 29 September will highlight how engaging with art, including…

 
Open call: Contribute to NEMO’s resource hub…

In July 2025, NEMO launched a new resource hub dedicated to supporting the independence of museums. The hub highlights NEMO’s key actions and advocacy work to protect museum independence and promote open, democratic cultural…

 
Handbook on digital storytelling for intangible cultural heritage

The ‘Good Practices Handbook’, developed as part of the HIGHRES project (Helping Intangible Heritage Resilience through…

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Final AI Code of Practice published by…

The European Commission’s final version of the voluntary framework AI Code of Practice intends to help AI providers meet obligations under the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).

 
 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.
National Gallery launches citizens’ assembly…

The National Gallery in London is transforming its governance model by launching NG Citizens, a citizens’ assembly made up of members of the public from across the UK. The initiative aims to give everyday citizens a voice in…

 
Active learning and exchange at NEMO’s…

At this year’s NEMO European Museum Conference, we are placing special emphasis on hands-on learning and inspiring exchange through small-group workshops and sessions. Learn below what you can expect in Horsens, Denmark, from…

 
Germany’s first nationwide study on the economic footprint of museums

The Institut für Museumsforschung has published the first Germany-wide study examining the economic impact of museums. For the…

 A blind person is feeling a replica of a painting. The different elements of the painting are made from different kinds of materials.
Toolkit supports inclusive and multisensory…

As the Sensational Museum research project concludes in October, one of its key outcomes is a multisensory interpretation toolkit designed to help museums become more inclusive and accessible.