IAWM - International Association of Women's Museums
IAWM

“There has to be a women’s museum in every country of this world.”

Shirin Ebadi

Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize (2003) and official godmother of IAWM

Welcome to the International Association of Women’s Museums (IAWM). We are thrilled to share with you our organization and members, which seek to provide women’s museums – and those who work with them – a place to share and collaborate. Learn about our history, our goals, and our members.

Are you a women’s museum or just want to know more?

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IAWM Statement on Oppression in Iran

IAWM’s stands with our members on the incarceration of Nasrin Sotoudeh and others fighting oppression in Iran. Read the full statement here.

IAWM Statement Against Violence Against Women

The IAWM stands strong against violence against women. Read our statement in honour of 25 November here.

 

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Latest News

Women’s Museum Mexico: lecture

Jan 10, 2021

Join Women's Museum Mexico for a zoom lecture on Mexico's first women's congress which was held in January 1916. Dr.a Rosa María Valles Ruiz will also talk about the second women's congress held in November/December 1916 - an event which has been almost forgotten. 13...

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Congratulations to Women’s Museum Hittisau

Jan 4, 2021

The Women's Museum Hittisau in Austria has been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2021! The International Association of Women's museums congratulates the museum for this well deserved recognition. It is a joy, inspiration, and motivation for the...

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New at the Women’s Museum Meran: The guided virtual tour

Dec 28, 2020

In challenging times, women’s museums are resilient and responding… While the Women's Museum Meran had to stay closed during the lockdowns in 2020, the museum developed new strategies to be in contact with its audiences. Virtual 3D Tour There is a new virtual 3d tour...

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Upcoming exhibition at women’s museum Berlin

Dec 26, 2020

In challenging times, women’s museums are resilient and responding… The Frauenmuseum Berlin is pleased to open a new exhibition after the lockdown. It is from the series 4händig (4 hands), in which two female artists of two generations are selected, who did not know...

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