Apply as an Institution

Thank you for your interest in joining CIMAM as an Institutional Member!

First of all, please read CIMAM’s membership criteria before applying. Institutional membership is available to museums that have been open to the public for more than 5 years. They should be not-for-profit. They should demonstrate an appropriate governance structure following the ICOM definition of a Museum*, with key museum functions (collection, conservation, research, exhibition, and mediation) undertaken by professionals.

*"A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. Open to the public, accessible and inclusive, museums foster diversity and sustainability. They operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, offering varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.”

Institutions willing to join CIMAM’s membership program agree to the ICOM's Museum Definition, ICOM Code of Ethics, CIMAM Ethical Clauses of Governance, CIMAM’s Principles of Deaccession and CIMAM’s Code of Ethics. Applications can be submitted at any time. You do not need to be an ICOM member to apply to CIMAM membership. For those working in institutions ruled eligible, individual membership may be an option.