Victorian Sector Census
ABOUT THE CENSUS
The inaugural Victorian Sector Census is now closed. It will be delivered again in 2030.
Thank you to the 300+ organisations that took part in Victoria’s first Sector Census. We received responses representing more than 460 sites across all 79 of Victoria’s local government areas. This is the strongest picture AMaGA Victoria has had of the state’s sector: who we are, what we contribute, the challenges we face, and what we need to thrive.
Victoria has more than 1,300 museums, galleries, heritage organisations, Cultural Centres and community collecting organisations. Together they care for more than 44 million objects. They preserve cultural heritage, support tourism and local economies, create opportunities for learning and creativity, and strengthen communities across the state. Until now, we’ve never had the whole picture. The census data is already shaping AMaGA Victoria’s advocacy. It will inform policy, funding decisions and the programs, services and professional development we deliver.
The Sector Census runs every four years. The 2026 results set a benchmark, and future censuses will measure change over time. Contact us at enquiries@amagavic.org.au to hear about the upcoming Victorian Sector Census Report and the next census.
PGAV PARTNERSHIP & CENSUS REPORT
AMaGA Victoria partnered with the Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) to capture evidence and support advocacy for the Victorian GLAM sector in 2026. While the Sector Census aims to capture a statewide picture of presenting and collecting organisations in their diversity, PGAV's Benchmarking Survey provides detailed analysis of the public gallery sector. The information gathered through both processes will inform a joint report to be co-authored by AMaGA Victoria and PGAV.
The PGAV National Benchmarking Survey for Public Galleries 2026 captures the impact, diversity and value of Australia’s public gallery sector. Managed by PGAV, in addition to the Victorian Census Report, the data will inform the 2026 Australian Public Galleries Snapshot and support local and national advocacy, including the Australian Government’s new National Cultural Policy. Your participation helps ensure public galleries are visible, valued and represented in policy, funding and decision-making. All responses are confidential and presented in the aggregate.
INFORMATION SESSION
Delivered on Monday 20 July 2026, this information session covers everything you need to know about the inaugural Sector Census.
Presenters: AMaGA Victoria’s Vice President Monica Cronin and Executive Director Ash Robertson,