CAMD's Purpose
CAMD's purpose is to use our collective strategic leadership position to promote the public, social, cultural and environmental role and value of museums in Australia and New Zealand, to advocate for their purpose, support and sustainability, and to ensure realisation of their potential.
CAMD's Purpose
CAMD's purpose is to use our collective strategic leadership position to promote the public, social, cultural and environmental role and value of museums in Australia and New Zealand, to advocate for their purpose, support and sustainability, and to ensure realisation of their potential.
CAMD's Purpose
CAMD's purpose is to use our collective strategic leadership position to promote the public, social, cultural and environmental role and value of museums in Australia and New Zealand, to advocate for their purpose, support and sustainability, and to ensure realisation of their potential.

What we do

CAMD is dedicated to fostering collaboration and excellence within the museum sector of Australia and New Zealand. We bring together museum directors, professionals, and institutions to support the preservation and promotion of our cultural and natural heritage. Through initiatives, knowledge sharing, and advocacy, we enhance the visitor experience, encourage innovation, and contribute to the growth and relevance of museums in our region. Together, we create a vibrant community that promotes best practices, professional development, and impactful dialogue.

Why Museums matter

It’s a place of learning, discovery and history.

Inspiration

Museums are special places of learning and inspiration for any age

Stories

They tell our national stories and bring people together.

Research

Museum research helps to discover the world around us.

Community

Museums are a unique part of the fabric of community life.

Collections

Collection preserve cultural memory and contribute to a creative future.

Showcase

Museums showcase our region to the world.

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News

We cover everything from the latest exhibitions to the most exciting art projects in Australasia.

News

NATSIAA Winners Announced

2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award Winners Announced, MAGNT, 7 August 2026 The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

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National Science Week 2026

Grab your lab coat as National Science Week kicks off this week, running 15–23 August 2026. Major Museums from around Australia are responding to the 2026

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CAMD Members

Our members are the Directors or Chief Executive Officers of the following museums.