Publications & resources relating to core museological capabilities that collect, curate, conserve, and protect taonga. Includes physical and digital access to collections and expertise; and curatorial research, collection management and development, conservation, exhibition development and outreach. Also includes job descriptions for conservators, collection managers, collection assistants, registrars, technicians, loans officers, archivists.
2023 National Visitors Survey
Museums Aotearoa is conducting the annual National Visitors Survey again this year.
Email us to register.
Simplified Survey Process
We have heard your feedback about the survey taking valuable resources so we have simplified the process for 2023.
The Value of the Sector: Research Member Toolkit
Just released research, commissioned by Museums Aotearoa and delivered by BERL, gives funders a New Zealand-specific evidence base for more accurately measuring the contribution of the sector.
This research enables you to make a clear case for change with local decision-makers and funders.
It also provides detailed community insights as to how we can increase accessibility, improve diversity and get better reach for our collections and exhibitions.
National Visitor Survey 2022
National Visitor Survey 2022
The National Visitor Survey (NVS) 2022 paints a broadly similar picture to the NVS survey conducted in 2021. The sample size for the 2022 survey was 704 valid responses from 18 galleries and museums, which is considerably smaller than previous years (2,645 in 2021, and 1,684 in 2020).
The 2022 results are summarised as follows:
National Repatriation Policy for Kōiwi Tangata and Associated Burial Taonga within Aotearoa
This is a new Policy document prepared by the National Repatriation Network and reviewed alongside the MA Code of Ethics during 2020.
It was adopted at the Museums Aotearoa Annual General Meeting on 24 June 2021.
Queries can be sent to ethics@museumsaotearoa.org.nz
Code of Ethics & Professional Practice 2021
Extinct Species Trade Regulations DRAFT submission
New proposed regulations under the Wildlife Act 1953 will prohibit – with some exemptions – the sale and purchase of bones, eggs, and other remains of extinct native species. Visit the DoC website for the discussion document and submission details. Submissions are due on 28 September 2020.
This draft museum/research sector base submission has been prepared by Colin Miskelly in consultation with interested experts from across the sector to assist institutions and individuals with making their own submissions.
National Repatriation Addendum for Kōiwi Tangata and Associated Burial Taonga within Aotearoa
This National Repatriation Addendum has been created to offer guidance for museums in taking an ethical approach to the respectful management of kōiwi tangata within their care.
Consultation on the adoption of this addendum is part of the review of the Museums Aotearoa Code of Ethics, August-October 2020.
Feedback on the review is open until 12 October.
Several online hui are being held to offer discussion and feedback opportunities. See events listings for details.