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Register to NEMO Webinar on Emotion Design and making museums meaningful

On 17 October from 11:00-12:00 CEST, the next NEMO Webinar will take place. Pepijn Wilbers, Studio Louter, will explain how to use Emotion Design to create well-crafted exhibitions that evoke meaningful emotions in museum…

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Accessibility and diversity checklist for…

The checklist, published by Culture for All Service and ICOM Finland, can be used to independently assess and develop accessibility and diversity in museums. The aim of the resource is to make museums pleasant and meaningful…

 
NEMO interviewed in podcast about cultural democracy

In a new episode of the ‘Tales from Culturopolis’, NEMO Secretary General Julia Pagel was invited to share her opinions on…

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Now online: NEMO Webinar on modern museum…

On 14 February 2023, Michael Peter Edson, Digital Cultural Strategist, drew on 20+ years of experience in the museum sector to challenge NEMO Webinar participants' view on the role of museums and their purpose in the modern age.…

 
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Museum sector organises support following…

NEMO member the UK Museums Association launches a Humanitarian Support Fund and ICOM mobilises resources to help safeguard cultural heritage following the devastating earthquakes that took place on 6 February 2023.

 
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EU Commission asks for feedback on mental…

Until 15 February 2023, the European Commission welcomes the citizens of the EU to give their input and feedback on a new initiative that will deal with mental health. To be sure that museum are recognised in the new initiative,…

 
Report on youth, mental health and culture

Voices of Culture has published its brainstorming report Youth, Mental Health and Culture, which explores how arts and culture…

Culture in Crisis Portal maps and supports heritage at risk

The V&A’s Culture in Crisis Portal is free to use and contributes to protecting the world’s cultural heritage and supporting…

Study shows that the wellbeing effect of Finnish museums is worth millions

The Finnish Museums Association has published the results of a study mapping the perceived feelings of wellbeing from museum…

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Interactive map gives overview of accessible…

The Balkan Museum Network has published an interactive map that offers an overview of more than 40 accessible museums, galleries and historical sites in the Balkans.