In 2017, the Global Network of Water Museums (WAMU+NET) was established to repair the deteriorated relationship between humanity and water. In 2018, the Council of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (UNESCO-IHP) officially recognized WAMU+NET as a ‘Flagship Initiative’, acknowledging the innovative activities and pioneering vision we implement on an international scale.
The mission of WAMU+NET is to reach global audiences through museums to foster new perceptions of water and build visions for more sustainable and farsighted water management. The network is rooted in an ethical perspective that aims to inform, connect, and mobilize institutions and citizens to turn the ideal of building a "New Culture of Water " into reality.
The Global Network is an independent non-profit NGO based in Venice, Italy, governed by a democratic General Assembly. Coordinated by a Management Board, a President, and an Executive Director, WAMU+NET now includes 130+ institutional members across 40 countries, reaching an average audience of 30 million visitors annually.
