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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EXTERNAL(public,

politicians, museum

customers

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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