It advocates for the sector and provides a range of professional services to its members at a national, state and interest group level.
There are branches in every state and territory, and membership is open to both organisations of any size or type and individuals, both professional and volunteer.
He reported that Commonwealth and State government funding bodies were confused and frustrated by the lack of a central point of contact with the museum sector and profession.
[12] National networks, which are divisions AMaGA's organisational structure with a committee and reporting responsibilities, consist of groups of members with shared interests of work in particular areas of professional practice.
[14] Other national networks include Art Craft Design, Aviation Museums, Education, Historians and Evaluation and Visitor Research.
[22] As of 2019[update], the cover name as shown in their shop catalogue is Museums Galleries Australia Magazine, published bi-annually.
[28] The various state branches and national networks (formerly called special interest groups) also produce newsletters, conference proceedings and other publications.