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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.

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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

Resale Royalties Aotearoa reports first resale royalty

22 January 2025

The first resale royalty was successfully reported on 5 December, following the much anticipated launch of the Resale Royalty Scheme on 1 December, 2024.

MA Members Check-in Survey Results

22 January 2025

We asked our members how they are doing and how is MA doing to support them.

Museums Aotearoa provides feedback on Amplify (Draft Arts Strategy)

14 December 2024

With the assistance of our members MA has submitted its Position Statement to MCH regarding Amplify: A creative and cultural strategy for New Zealand.