The Finnish Museums Association
The Finnish Museums Association Founded in 1923 (90th anniversary 2013) Association for organisational members only Associated Members comprise every professional museum in
Finland (approx. 165 museums) Support member: organizations who wants to support the
development of Finnish museums and the Finnish Museums Association
Private organisation, but works closely with the state Chairman of the board (2013->) is the vice chairman of the
Finnish parliament Pekka Ravi
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TRAINING AND EDUCATION
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
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CONSLUTANCY/MENTORING
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EXTERNAL(public,
politicians, museum
customers
ADMINI- STRATIONOFFICE
ECONOMY
STAFF
SALESMARKET-ING
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FINNISH MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION´S SERVICES
Key figures of FMA Annual budget 1.5 million euros
project revenue (EU projects, national projects): 800 000 euros training participation fees and other sales: 300 000 euros annual grant from the state: 250 000 euros membership fees:150 000 euros
Key figures of FMA 15 employees
2.5 people work in support services (Secretary General, Co-operation Coordinator, Finance Assistant)
1 in lobbying services (Secretary General, Communications Manager) 1.5 in communications services (Communications Manager, Information
Officer) 10 in training and development services (Education Manager, Education
Officer, Project Manager, Project Coordinators, IT specialists, Assistant)
Mission and vision Mission:
To help museums succeed.
Vision 2023: By the time the Finnish Museum Association
turns 100 years in 2023, it will be the forerunner in the field of lobbying and development in the European museum sector.
Lobbying services Through its lobbying services, the Finnish Museums Association influences the
environment in such a way that museums flourish and develop their own work proactively.
The Finnish Museums Association represents its members and takes care of their interests: In the field of national and international laws and regulations In relation to national and international financial questions In the preparation of all kinds of systems and practices for the whole
museum field In international organisations
Education and training services Through its education and training services, the Finnish Museums Association
maintains the professional skills of museum staff and expands their knowledge of new opportunities.
The Finnish Museums Association’s education and training services include: training sessions, online training and education programmes
* maintenance of skills (Advanced) * the extension of knowledge (Education)
individual training or consultation for a museum or group of museums arranging training facilities (training partner is responsible for the content) research and publications development projects advisory services
Communication services Through its communication services, the Finnish Museums Association builds the museum image and
brand, enhances museum awareness, disseminates the latest information for museum use, and draws attention to important museum issues in the public debate.
Tools: Print: The Museum Journal, brochures, museum listings Websites:
www.museoliitto.fi and portals: www.museot.fi and museoviikko.fiJulius newsletter
Mailing list and Exhibition mailing list Mobile devices and social media:
Exhibition and events calendar m.museot.fi Blog, Facebook, Twitter
Media co-operation: articles, press releases, public debate Promotions:
Museum week, International Museum Day, Museum week for schools, fairs (travel fairs, book fairs)
Campaigns: “Propaganda project”; “Museum wonders”; “Museum card”
Support services Through its support services, the Finnish Museums
Association takes care of the administration, economy and daily work of the office: Management and leadership IT and other systems Marketing and sales Library
Strategy 2013-2017 By 2017
our Lobbying services will carry the most weight with public opinion
our Communications services will be the mouthpiece for those who are interested in museum affairs
our Training and education services will be the source of the latest knowhow
our Support services will see to it that our Association provides a highly efficient and smooth-running workplace
Current development projects Museum 2015: unify the processes related to the museum's
collection management The Learning Museum Network Project (LEM): networking
between museums interested in museum pedagogy Creative blended mentoring for cultural managers (CREA.M):
mentoring Art to internet interfaces: copyrights of art in museums collections The impact of museums on the economy Museum and cultural tourism Museum without walls: mobile routes
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