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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

Code of Ethics Review

11 December 2024

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.

Minister releases draft strategy for the creative sector

04 November 2024

Today 4 November, Min Goldsmith has released a draft creative sector strategy that outlines how the government will prioritise support for our creative and cultural sectors to 2030.

Useful Templates and Business Basics on All Things Museum

29 October 2024

This 'How to Build a Museum' guide includes useful templates for people right at the start of their museum-building journey and those looking to extend their knowledge.