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.

Apply for a CIMAM Travel Grant: International Open Call

APPLY NOW! International Open Call: CIMAM invites curators, researchers, and museum professionals working in modern and contemporary art museums to apply for a Travel Grant to attend the 58th CIMAM Annual Conference, taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from November 20–22, 2026.

Research as a Core Museum Practice

Wednesday, 13 May, 4 pm Abu Dhabi (GST), Led by Sabrina Moura, Head of Research of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. This session examines how research-led initiatives in museums—such as collection-based approaches, institutional collaborations, fellowships, and interdisciplinary projects—can inform curatorial perspectives, acquisition policies, and the interpretation and presentation of artworks.

Registration to CIMAM 2026

REGISTER NOW! General registration for the 58th CIMAM Annual Conference in Harare, Zimbabwe, is now officially open. Registration will remain open until 30 September 2026, unless the conference reaches full capacity and places are sold out earlier.

Museums Beyond Limits: Imagining Repair Across Cultures, Ecologies and Knowledges

Read the abstract of the CIMAM 2026 Annual Conference, 20-22 November in Harare, Zimbabwe. In an era marked by planetary precarity, political volatility, and intensifying epistemic contestation, museums are being called to operate beyond inherited limits: of nation, discipline, and authority.

CIMAM Calls for Civilian and Cultural Protection Amid Ongoing War in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and the Gulf Region

April 8, 2026. On behalf of the CIMAM Board, the Museum Watch Committee expresses its grave concern and condemnation of the attacks and military actions by the United States and Israel on Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza without engaging multilateral forums and ignoring international law, and of the devastating repercussions this conflict is having on the Gulf region.

Events by the CIMAM Network at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia

A selection of events presented by CIMAM Board Members, CIMAM Members, and CIMAM Patrons, on the occasion of the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale.

Visit the Biennials Opening this May with CIMAM Free Admission

Explore a selection of biennials and triennials opening this May across Kazakhstan, Türkiye, and Italy, all included in CIMAM’s Free Admission Programme.

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.

A Shared Vision for Modern and Contemporary Art Museums

CIMAM President Amanda de la Garza welcomes the new Board, Patrons, and the CIMAM community to a new three-year term aimed at strengthening and responding to the needs of this unique international network of professionals working in modern and contemporary art museums and collections.

CIMAM releases a new Best Practices Initiative

Thursday, 20 November 2025. CIMAM launches a landmark position paper that aims to redefine how museums and living artists collaborate, introducing the ‘Memorandum of Care and Understanding (MoCU).

Best Practices

Museum directors, curators and others responsible for museum governance and programming are urged to review carefully and be guided by the code of ethics, museum professional principles and best practices for managing controversy guide.

CIMAM Free Admission Program

Let's embark on a journey of cultural exchange and inspiration. Enjoy CIMAM's Free Admission Program and get free access to over 350 modern and contemporary art museums, collections, and biennials worldwide. Join the program as an institutional member to welcome more than 800 museum professionals to your museum!

Global Calls and Initiatives in the Arts

Organizations linked to the culture and arts sector that call for action to combat climate change from the arts sector, and to which CIMAM has contributed by signing a call or with advice.

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.

CIMAM: What’s On Now

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

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!

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