This 2018 report titled 'The value museums, art galleries and heritage properties contribute in Aotearoa New Zealand' analyses data from New Zealand museums and their visitors to show that cultural institutions are making an active contribution to cultural well-being, social cohesion and the economy, in addition to their vital role as kaitiaki of knowledge and taonga.

Museums Aotearoa commissioned the report which brings together academic research and data collected across our museum, gallery and heritage sector.