The Headlines

EMA’s Magazine – MAG: Museum and Social Change

The European Museum Academy (EMA) proudly presents MAG: Museum and Social Change, an annual magazine dedicated to exploring the evolving role of museums as agents of social transformation. Read more for thought-provoking articles, in-depth case studies, and expert insights…

Read More »
11/03/2025

2025 EMA ANNUAL PROGRAMME

2024 was a year with normal business and activities for the European Museum Academy. But it was also the first year without our friend, mentor and founding colleague Wim van der Weiden among us. 2024 became a year where we gathered new strength needed for bringing our business forward.

Read More »
25/02/2025

EMA Situation for Museums in Europe Report 2024

The European Museum Academy is proud to present for the seventh year in a row
the following more subjective inside views about how museums are doing and what
the museums’ current challenges are, be it political, financial, in legislation,
organisational or something else.

Read More »
18/02/2025

Discover our positive footprint on the map

We are working hard on archiving the many awards and special distinction which we organise or participate in. These awards and their prize-winners are showcased in our dedicated galleries see the Heritage in Motion Gallery, and the Art Museum Award Gallery. A new feature on this site is a collection of interactive maps, showing you which countries are represented in our ongoing mission to support excellence in museums and galleries.

What is EMA?

The European Museum Academy is a volunteer society of museum experts from different national and cultural backgrounds, united for the advancement of knowledge in museology.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

We will send you a bimonthly newsletter, to keep you updated on new articles, awards and events

Subscribe

People

Services

Impact

Follow us

Facebook Twitter Youtube

European Museum Academy
Oude Diedenweg 75
6704 AB Wageningen
The Netherlands

Stay informed

Subscribe to our newsletter

We have limited the number of submissions due to spam.
Which organization defined the concept of "museum"?