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

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

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.

Waikato Museum winners at Love The Centre Awards

24 October 2024

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato is thrilled to announce Exscite, its interactive centre for discovery, won the prestigious Innovation Award at Hamilton's Central Business Association CBD Awards 2024.