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FOR MUSEUMS. WITH MUSEUMS.
MAKING MUSEUMS READY FOR THE FUTURE.
Singapore Art and Science Museum, Foto: Ahmed Haji
OUR MISSION
The German Museums Association has represented the interests of German museums and museum professionals since 1917. For over a century, we have been bringing together the people, institutions, and ideas shaping the museum sector. Our members and supporters – numbering over 4,300 – work alongside our board members, working group leaders, and administrative staff to strengthen the museum community and ensure it can meet the challenges of the future. Read on to learn more about our values, the work we do, and the issues we engage with.
OUR ORGANISATION
The board
The German Museums Association is governed by a volunteer board, consisting of a president, vice president, and eight additional members. The board is elected by general assembly for a term of four years and represents the various specialisations within the museum sector.
Administrative Office
The administrative staff serve as the primary points of contact for members and handle the day-to-day operations of the association. The office is overseen by a full-time executive management team.
Working Groups
Much of the work of the German Museums Association is done in its working groups. These focus on museum disciplines such as art or natural history and on activities like exhibitions and outreach.
MEMBERSHIP
Affiliated Museums
Over 1,300 museums and museum-related institutions across Germany are members of the German Museums Association. Learn more about them and discover how our museum pass can get you free or reduced admission.
Become a Member
Over 4,300 members and supporters are actively involved in the German Museums Association, working together to promote a diverse, future-ready museum sector. Join us.
For Businesses
Learn more about the benefits and opportunities of commercial membership. Build meaningful connections in the museum sector, engage with your target audience, and achieve your business goals.
OUR ACTIVITIES
Annual conference
The German Museums Association’s annual conference is the largest museum conference in Germany, drawing around 800 participants in person and online. It features expert presentations, informal discussions on current museum issues, and opportunities to network with museum professionals from Germany and abroad.
Publications
The German Museums Association regularly publishes periodicals and other resources. In addition to the scholarly journal Museumskunde and our association magazine Bulletin, our publications include guidelines, practical recommendations, and checklists. While most of these materials are in German, selected titles are available in other languages through collaborative efforts with our partners.
Job portal
Our job portal lists museum-related job opportunities from over 1,300 affiliated museums.