MEMBER’S CONTACTS
1 Country: Australia
Name: Australian Federation of Friends of Museums, AFFM
Who: Number of associations (15) representing 43,500 members/friends
Founded in 1976
Mission: The Australian Federation of Friends of Museums (AFFM), is a national, not for profit organisation connecting GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums) and botanic gardens and arboreta supporters throughout Australia.
AFFM provides support and communication channels among members’ groups, friends and volunteers within arts and cultural organisations of all sizes across Australia.
We are unique in that our focus is on supporting the groups that are the backbone of our favourite cultural organisations.
Contact: Yvette.Pratt@ag.nsw.gov.au
Postal address: Art Gallery Road, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Website: www.ausffm.org.au
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2 CANADA
Name: Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums (CFFM) / Fédération Canadien des amis des musées (FCAM)
Founded in 1977.
Who: The CFFM is the voice of nearly 100,000 volunteers across 2,700 museums and heritage sites in Canada, located in 10 provinces and 3 territories.
La FCAM est la voix de près de 100 000 bénévoles répartis dans 2 700 musées et sites patrimoniaux au Canada, dans 10 provinces et 3 territoires.
Mission: Established in 1977, the mission of the CFFM is to promote cultural heritage and preservation. We advocate for a strong museum sector; co-sponsor annual national volunteer awards with the Canadian Museums Association (CMA); hold public lectures; support and mentor Young Friends groups; and are a knowledge hub in volunteer management. The CFFM is a national registered charity in Canada under the number #BN 11883 0876 RR 0001.
Établie en 1977, la FCAM a pour mission de promouvoir le patrimoine culturel et la préservation. Nous plaidons en faveur d’un secteur muséal fort ; nous coparrainons les prix nationaux annuels du bénévolat avec l’Association des musées canadiens (AMC) ; nous organisons des conférences publiques ; nous soutenons et encadrons les groupes de Jeunes Amis ; et nous sommes un carrefour de connaissances en matière de gestion des bénévoles. La FCAM est un organisme de bienfaisance national enregistré au Canada sous le numéro #BN 11883 0876 RR 0001.
Contact: coordinator@museumfriends.org
Postal address: 1195 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 1H9
Website: https://cffm-fcam.ca/
Sociaworks:
Facebook:
Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums CFFM / FCAM: https://www.facebook.com/cffmfcam
Canadian Young Friends Council / Conseil des jeunes amis: https://www.facebook.com/canadianyfc.cjaducanada
Instagram: cffmfcam: https://www.instagram.com/cffmfcam/
canadian_yfc_cja: https://www.instagram.com/canadian_yfc_cja/
LinkedIn:
Canadian Federation of Friends of Museum/Fédération canadienne des amis de Musée: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-federation-of-friends-of-museums-cffm/posts/?feedView=all
YouTube: @CFFM-FCAM: https://www.youtube.com/@CFFM-FCAM
3 Germany
Name: German Federation of Friends of Museum of Fine Arts (GFFM)
Who: 92 Member Associations
Founded in 2003
Mission: The German Federation creates a strong nationwide presence for the interests of friends’ associations. The idea consists of getting to know each other, nurturing dialogue, helping one another, and in particular, representing the concerns of these associations.
Twice a year the members of the federation meet up to exchange ideas: These semi-annual meetings are offered separately for the board members, the managing directors, and the Young Friends.
It is a particular priority for the Federation to inspire young people to get involved in museum friends’ associations, which is why 2005 the GFFM established structures to promote the creation of young friends’ initiatives.
Contact: Dr. Kathrin Erggelet, Erggelet@freunde-der-kunsthalle.de
Contact: Young Friends : Shanice Page, junge-freunde@freunde-der-kunsthalle.de
Postal address: Freunde der Kunsthalle e. V., Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg
Website: https://www.bundesverband-der-foerdervereine.de
4 Luxembourg
Country: Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg
Name: Amis des Musées d’Art et d’Histoire ASBL
Who: 1 association, 1820 members
Founded in 1977
Mission:
Our association has a unique particularity to support 6 partner museums of art and history:
• Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’at contemporain, Contemporary art institution
• Lëtzebuerg City Museum
• Mudam, The Contemporary Art Museum of Luxembourg
• Musée Dräi Eechelen, Museum of Fortress, History and Identities
• Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart, The National Museum of History and Art
• Villa Vauban, Luxembourg City Art Museum
This support results in a constant contribution to the outreach of these museums by the organization of many privileged visits in our partner museums and in other cultural places in Luxembourg, of exciting travels and trips abroad and of our contribution to the enrichment of the museum collections and many donations to each museum, varying each year.
Contact: Amis des Musées
Postal address: 14, Rue Sigefroi, 2536 Luxembourg,
Website: www.amisdesmusees.lu
Social networks: amisdesmusees
5 Spain
Name: Federación Española de Amigos de los Museos (FEAM)
Who: 100
Founded in 1983
Mission: Our mission is to encourage the participation and integration of civil society in cultural life by strengthening the associations and foundations of Friends of Museums in Spain. With a spirit of service, commitment, and quality, we responsibly manage the resources at our disposal to fulfill our mission. We aim to be a key reference point in the cultural, social, and museum sectors, striving to include as many associations and foundations of Friends of Museums in Spain as possible. FEAM represents, supports, and fosters collaboration between federated institutions, as well as between these institutions and other groups. Our main areas of focus include providing advice and training to promote rigor and efficiency in our initiatives, increasing the visibility and impact of our activities and projects, and representing our interests and needs before relevant institutions in the cultural, social, and business sector
Contact: Isabel Zayas/Paula Gil
Postal address: Avda. Reyes Católicos, 6 – 28040 Madrid
Website: www.feam.es
Social networks:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
X: Amigos de Museos (@AmigosdeMuseos) / X
6 France
Fédération Française des Associations d’Amis de Musées (FFSAM)
Qui : 300 associations membres accompagnent 350 musées de tous les domaines thématiques, implantés dans 230 localités
Fondée en 1973
Mission :
– Constitue un réseau dynamique d’information et d’échange d’expériences
– Encourage la création de sections de Jeunes Amis au sein des associations
– Représente les préoccupations communes des amis des musées auprès des institutions françaises telles que le ministère de la Culture
– Soutient ses membres dans la réalisation de projets innovants tels que la Journée Européenne des Amis des Musées depuis 2023
Adresse : 16-18 rue de Cambrai 75019 Paris
Contact : info@amis-musees.fr
Internet : Fédération Française des Associations d’Amis de Musées – FFSAM
Réseaux sociaux :
Facebook : Amis FFSAM https://www.facebook.com/AmisFFSAM/
Instagram : amis_ffsam https://www.instagram.com/amis_ffsam/
X : FFAmisdemusees https://x.com/FFAmisdemusees)
LinkedIn : FFSAM – Amis de Musées https://www.linkedin.com/company/ffsam-amisdemusees/?viewAsMember=true
7 Norway
Name: Forbundet for Norske Museumsvenner (FNM). English: The Federation for Norwegian Museum Friends.
Who: The current number of associations is 61, with a combined membership base of approx. 20.000 persons.
Founded 10 May 2010.
Mission:
The Federation for Norwegian Museum Friends (FNM) is an umbrella organization for Norwegian museum friends’ associations and is connected to the Norwegian Cultural Heritage Federation.
FNM includes 61 friends’ associations, with a combined membership base of approximately 20.000 members. The members perform significant volunteer-based supportive work and -activities to museums and other cultural institutions in Norway.
FNMs key mission is to be an advocate towards Authorities and national federations regarding the importance of volunteer efforts in the museum sector.
Further, FNM provides support to its associations in their work, both practically and professionally, and contributes to the exchange of ideas, experiences, and operational practices between the associations.
FNM operates so far without any economic support from the Authorities, despite repeated applications for such funding. Therefore, our work is currently based on extensive voluntary efforts from the members of the board, membership fees from the member associations, and contributions from private individuals.
Contact: Mr. Einar Raastad; Secretary of the Board. E-mail: eraastad@gmail.com
Postal address: Forbundet for Norske Museumsvenner v/Einar Raastad Jorstadlinna 131, 2760 BRANDBU, NORWAY
Website: www.museumsvenner.no
Social network: Facebook: Forbundet for Norske Museumsvenner | Grupper | Facebook
8 Canada
Name: Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society (FoUVS)
Who: 14 Board members.
Founded: in 1984
Mission:
The Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society (FOUVS) was incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act in 1984. The Society was formed to provide strong and visionary leadership for the sustainability and growth of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) so future generations can enjoy and appreciate Ukrainian culture and history of the Ukrainian settlers. The Society endeavors to provide programs that encourage communities and individuals to participate in the programs and activities which are offered at the UCHV site. Visitors are able to interact with interpreters and learn about the early life of Ukrainian Pioneers. Cultural programs are an integral part of the UCHV. Our mission policy is to provide strong and visionary leadership for the sustainability and growth of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village so future generations can enjoy an authentic pioneer experience.
Contact: Gordon Yaremchuk, Executive Director
Postal address: 8820 112 St. NW, Edmonton AB T6G 2P8
Website: www.fouvs.ca
Social networks:
https://www.facebook.com/friendsukrainianvillage/
https://www.instagram.com/friendsoftheukrainianvillage/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvHPppwhJEF_YMvnyNG_4w
9 Portugal
Name: FAMP – Federação de Amigos dos Museus de Portugal
Who: Until the end of January 2025, FAMP has 28 associated members, which are Friends of public and private Museus all over Portugal.
Founded in 1998
Mission:
Enhance the action of its associates to develop activities in their Museums and give a voice to civil society in the study, preservation and dissemination of Portugal’s artistic, historical and cultural heritage. Furthermore, FAMP has the mission of promoting national representation in international activities.
Contact: famp2010@gmail.com
Postal address: Museu Nacional dos Coches – Picadeiro Real Praça Afonso de Albuquerque 1300-004 Lisboa
Website: www.famportugal.pt
10 Argentina
Name: Federación Argentina de Amigos de Museos (FADAM)
Who: 108 asociaciones
Founded 30/08/1982
Mission: La Federación Argentina de Amigos de Museos es una organización no gubernamental, sin fines de lucro, presente en el territorio argentino, constituida para propiciar la formación de Asociaciones de Amigos de Museos y para reunir, apoyar y fortalecer a las existentes.
Su finalidad es poner en valor nuestro patrimonio cultural y natural, difundiéndolo y promoviendo su conservación para las nuevas generaciones.
Contact: +54 9 113211-8376
Postal address: 1066
Website: https://fadam.org.ar/
Social networks:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/fadamargentina?utm_medium=copy_link @fadamargentina
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FADAM.FederacionArgentinadeAmigosdeMuseos
Facebook certamen: https://www.facebook.com/certamenescolarfadam
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC94G48S3k7uUNZ1gPpYF1vw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FADAM45507094?t=EVcBb7XKJ-SJ-T_m2uEGIQ&s=09
Issuu: https://issuu.com/fadam1 https://issuu.com/fadam2
11 Romania
Name: ASOCIATIA PRIETENII MUZEULUI NATIONAL DE ARTA AL ROMÂNIEI (APMNAR)
ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART OF ROMANIA
Who: 62 Members
Founded in Bucharest in 1998
Mission:
The Friends of the National Museum of Art of Romania is a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting the National Museum of Art of Romania (MNAR), the country’s largest and most significant art repository. Our mission extends beyond financial contributions; we strive to foster a strong and dynamic connection between the museum and the public, ensuring that Romania’s artistic heritage remains accessible, appreciated, and preserved for future generations.
Our members include individuals and organizations from Romania and beyond, all united by a shared commitment to culture and the arts. Through their generosity and engagement, we help the museum enhance its role as a leading cultural institution. We support initiatives that safeguard and promote MNAR’s extensive collection, facilitate educational programs that bring audiences closer to art, and contribute to the realization of thematic exhibitions that highlight both Romanian and international artistic achievements.
Beyond preservation, we believe in making art a vibrant part of contemporary life. By fostering partnerships, organizing cultural events, and encouraging dialogue between artists, scholars, and the public, we help shape a museum experience that is engaging, inclusive, and inspiring. Our efforts aim to reinforce the museum’s role not only as a guardian of history but also as a catalyst for creativity and cultural exchange.
Whether through direct involvement, sponsorship, or advocacy, the Friends of MNAR provide essential support that enables the museum to fulfill its mission. We welcome all those who share our passion for the arts to join us in this endeavor, ensuring that MNAR continues to thrive as a center of artistic excellence.
Contact:
emanuela.ghyka@prieteniimnar.ro
prieteniimnar@gmail.com
Postal address:
Website: www.prieteniimnar.ro
Social networks:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prieteniimnar/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prietenii.mnar/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asociatiaprieteniimnar
12. Korea (Federation)
Name: KFFM: Korean Federation of Friends of Museums
Members: 6
Founded in 2010
Mission: Through the exchange of information and collaboration among museum-related organizations in Korea, we strive to establish a federation that serves the interests of both museums and the public, by actively sharing mutual experiences
Contact: fnmk1974@fnmk.org
Postal address: 101 National Museum of Korea Education Hall, 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04383, Republic of Korea
Website: http://kffm.co.kr/
13. Korea (association)
Name: FNMK: Friends of National Museum of Korea
Members: 3355
Founded in 1974
Mission: Voluntary donations from museum lovers drive progress in exhibitions, research, education, and facilities, contributing significantly to the spread of traditional culture and the appreciation of cultural heritage.
Contact: fnmk1974@fnmk.org
Postal address: 101 National Museum of Korea Education Hall, 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04383, Republic of Korea
Website: http://fnmk.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gofnmk1974/
