Museums Aotearoa

Museums Aotearoa: the voice of museums and galleries

Museums Aotearoa is the membership organisation representing museums and galleries. We advocate for our members and showcase their contribution to culture and heritage, tourism, education, science, research and the wellbeing of communities.

Fostering Professional Development

Amplify the values of the cultural sector

Championing the principles of Te Tiriti

Preserve national Taonga

Fostering Professional Development

Amplify the values of the cultural sector

Championing the principles of Te Tiriti

Preserve national Taonga

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Bringing you fresh stories and happenings from Aotearoa and around the world, plus member-only deals and the hottest jobs in New Zealand's cultural scene. Dropped here every two weeks – don't miss out.

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Museums Aotearoa's Strategy 2023-2026

Museums Aotearoa is pleased to share the organisations Strategy 2023-2026.

This strategy marks a change in direction and focus for the organisation and our members. Our vision is to have a thriving sector that is valued, championed and loved by the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Image credit: Scene in a New Zealand forest near Porirua, Plate 6. (detail) From the book: The New Zealanders, 1847, by George French Angas, Mr J W Giles. Gift of Charles Rooking Carter. Te Papa (RB001054/022a)

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News

A week of Advocacy

26 June 2025

It's been a busy week at MA of championing the interests of our sector as we work with multiple agencies on your behalf.

Final Call for Applications: Oxford Cultural Leaders Programme

04 June 2025

Applications for the renowned Oxford Cultural Leaders (OCL) residential leadership programme will close on Monday 16 June 2025. Cultural professionals from across the globe are encouraged to submit their applications for the unique opportunity to engage with world-class leadership development at the University of Oxford.

Connections Through Culture Grants OPEN

01 May 2025

Connections Through Culture grants support artists and cultural organisations, working across all art forms, to create new connections and collaborative projects between New Zealand and the UK.