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

Advocacy and Position Statements

At Museums Aotearoa we advocate for the value our sector provides, and the people who work in it, ensuring its importance is recognised by central and local government, tourists and the communities we are in.

As a member, if you would like your voice heard on any issue affecting our sector, please get in touch with us.

Current Issues

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

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.

Code of Ethics Review Update

30 April 2025

Museums Aotearoa is reviewing the 2013 Code of Ethics, and has formed a sub-committee to draft a CoE for review at the 2025 AGM.