Australian Museums and Galleries Association

Australian Museums and Galleries Association Incorporated (AMaGA) is the national association and peak advocacy body representing museums and galleries. 

They encompass a wide and diverse range of national, state, regional and community museums, galleries, historic sites, botanic and zoological gardens, research centres, Indigenous cultural centres, and Keeping Places across Australia. AMaGA is also a service and professional development organisation. They seek to enhance the value of Australia’s collections, public programmes and stories by sharing knowledge, developing skills, inspiring innovation and providing leadership and the authoritative voice in protecting and promoting arts and cultural heritage.

They have branches in every state and territory, and support professional national networks of expertise. Membership is open to both organisations (ranging from national to remote, volunteer-run institutions) and individuals, both professional and volunteer.