Membership

Have a look at the various benefits of your membership at NEMO both on personal and organisational level.

  • Participate for free in NEMO's training activities to develop your professional skills in an international context, with the possibility of applying for travel grants.
  • Join one of NEMO's topic-specific Working Groups to get connected and learn as well as the chance to attend free study visits, with the possibility of applying for travel grants.
  • Benefit from member price for tickets to the NEMO European Museum Conference: 50% discount for all team members
  • Vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and candidate for a seat on the NEMO Executive Board to be part of shaping the network’s strategic direction and workplan (not applicable for Museum-related business members).
  • Establish cross border collaborations, partnerships and contacts to other museums and museum organisations.
  • Join the member exclusive online events NEMO Members' Meetup. These one-hour sessions take place three times per year and combine expert input with interactive discussion and connections.
  • Be part of NEMO's partner projects.
  • Get tailored support to engage in cross-border cooperation projects.
  • Opportunity to join EU-funded projects.
  • Get information about relevant EU policies as well as stakeholder, funding programmes and project collaboration opportunities.
  • Be part of furthering political demands to EU and national institutions through the network.
  • Promote your work in an international arena through the Members' News and other channels.
  • Stay up to date with current museum trends.
  • Be part of a community representing museums in Europe.
  • Use of the logo and mention of "Member of NEMO - the Network of European Museum Organisations" on your website and similar.

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NEMO trial memberships

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10 museums or museum-oriented organisations are selected yearly to enjoy the benefits of a NEMO membership for free, five of which are earmarked for Ukraine. The one-year trial membership, running from March-March, includes networking activities, training offers, opportunity learn about EU policies and funding, and much more.

The next call for applications will open in early 2027. 

    Membership categories

    NEMO accepts membership from museum organisations, museums, networks and companies located in the member countries of the Council of Europe.

    • Full members
      Bodies responsible for museums at national level. One full member per country is permitted
    • Network members
      Organisations representing more than 1 museum (eg. ICOM committees, museum umbrella foundations, other museum networks)
    • Individual organisations
      Museums, interest groups, service organisations for museums
    • Museum-related businesses
      Companies that primarily focus on delivering goods and services to the museum sector

    Membership Fee

    The membership fee for the Full, Network and Individual members is set according to their annual turnover.

    Organisation’s Annual Turnover NEMO Annual Fee
    < 300.000 Euro300 Euro
    300.000 to 600.000 Euro 600 Euro
    > 600.000 Euro 1.200 Euro
    > 1.000.000 Euro1.800 Euro

    The membership fee for Museum-related business members is set according to the annual turnover.

    Company’s Annual Turnover NEMO Annual Fee
    < 300.000 Euro600 Euro
    300.000 to 600.000 Euro 1.200 Euro
    > 600.000 Euro 2.400 Euro
    > 1.000.000 Euro3.600 Euro