• About CIMAM

  

  CIMAM – International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art – is an Affiliated Organization of ICOM. Founded in 1962, CIMAM’s vision is a world where the contribution of museums, collections, and archives of modern and contemporary art to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of society is recognized and respected.

• CIMAM News

  

  Here you will find our latest news about programs, open calls, job positions, museum watch actions, and much more. Don't lose sight of CIMAM's news section!

• Annual Conference 2026 Harare

  

  CIMAM's 58th Annual Conference will take place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 20-22 November 2026, hosted by the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. This marks a historic milestone as it will be the first time the organization, the only global network representing museum directors and curators of modern and contemporary art, will hold its annual conference on the African continent.

• Museum Watch Actions

  

  The Museum Watch Program is intended to be a tool to assist modern and contemporary art museum professionals in dealing with critical situations that impact on the museums' ability to maintain their codes of practices.

• 2026 Webinars

  

  Explore the 2026 CIMAM webinar program, where key issues shaping the field of modern and contemporary art museums are discussed with invited speakers and moderated by members of the CIMAM Board. CIMAM members enjoy free access to all sessions. Non-members are welcome to attend any webinar for a €10 fee per session.

• Toolkit on Sustainability in the Museum Practice

  

  The CIMAM toolkit aims to assist professionals in contemporary art museums to adopt sustainable practices in their institutions and personal work. It aims to facilitate the necessary changes to promote social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

• Free Admission Program Biennials

  

  CIMAM members benefit from free admission and access to exclusive programs at a selection of contemporary art biennials around the world. Discover which biennials are participating this year and take advantage of your free access or reserve your place in their special programs.

• Publishing Discounts for CIMAM Members

  

  One of the benefits of being a CIMAM member is access to exclusive discounts from a selection of leading international publishers specialising in modern and contemporary art, museum studies, curatorial practice, architecture, design, and critical thinking.

• CIMAM: What’s On Now

  

  Stay up to date with CIMAM’s current opportunities. Your engagement strengthens our global museum community.

• Members Only

  

  Access CIMAM’s Members Directory and connect with modern and contemporary art museum professionals worldwide, alongside exclusive member resources, including job and career opportunities.

• Get the Best of CIMAM

  

  As a CIMAM member, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits that advance your career, expand your professional network, and strengthen your voice within the global museum community.

• Join CIMAM for the 2026-28 term

  

  Museums and museum professionals do not operate in isolation; they are part of a global ecosystem sustained by exchange and collaboration. CIMAM exists to nurture and strengthen that ecosystem. Join CIMAM today to stay globally connected and engage in critical debates that actively shape museum practice worldwide.