At the end of 2023 Museum Development North West published a research report into museum emergency networks and support across North West England. This identified that the risks to museums are increasing, especially due to the growing impact of climate change through water, pests, and mould. The report also highlighted that the levels of emergency…
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Museums Association Conference 2023: the Power of Museums
The Museums Association hybrid annual Conference 2023 will be held at The Glasshouse (formerly the Sage Gateshead) on 7-9 November 2023, and is also available online for remote attendees. Collections, buildings and people have the power to inspire, engage and enrich the communities that we serve. But with museums facing multiple financial, ethical and practical challenges,…
Museum Development ‘Getting Your House In Order’ Programme for 2023-24 Open for Applications
Applications from museums to join the Getting Your House In Order programme for 2023-24 are now open. Its run jointly by Collections Trust, Museum Development North West, Museum Development North East and Museum Development Yorkshire. This programme will take a cohort of museums from across the North of England through a programme of workshops and…
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre & Museum Looking for a Heritage Manager
The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes is looking for a new Heritage Manager. The discovery centre and museum has been successfully trading for over 30 years. Its aim is to inform, educate and inspire the widest audience about the relevance of Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM), chemistry and related industries through:…
National Mourning Guidance from the UK Government for Museums
Following the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Government has published the following guidance – The Demise of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: National Mourning Guidance. The guidance includes advice for museums, galleries, and entertainment events, as well as about websites and social media, which you or your organisation and your board/governing body may find…
Art Happens Crowdfunding Platform
Art Funding gives museums and audiences the power to bring exciting projects to life together. Designed specifically for museums and galleries, their crowdfunding platform is completely free to use, meaning 100% of the funds raised go directly to your project. They cover the costs of producing a film and donor rewards, and they offer a…
Museum Development UK Volunteer Development Training Programme 2022
There is an opportunity to join one, any, or all, of three online webinars, which form the core of the Museum Development UK Volunteer Development Programme 2022. The sessions are most suited to groups and organisations that are: Open to learning and exploring changes to involving volunteers Keen to learn more about and embed inclusive…
Museum Development Programme ACE Survey
Arts Council England has commissioned an evaluation to understand the impact of its investment in the Museum Development Programme in England. The long-running Programme provides free support to many museums including industrial heritage sites. As part of the final phase of the evaluation a survey of museums is taking place, and ACE are keen for…
AIM ‘Setting up a Museum’ Workshops for September 2022
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) is running two interactive, online, workshops in September on the key skills needed to set up a new museum. These will be led by Emma Chaplin and Heather Lomas, authors of AIM’s popular ‘Setting up a new museum’ success guide. The two-hour workshops will provide all you need to…
Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund
The window for expressions of interest to the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund is now open. The current funding stream is for collections engagement, offering grants of up to £90,000 over two years. All applicants must meet a set of essential requirements relating to using existing collections to engage audiences. There is a two-stage application process and applicants…
Industrial Heritage Support 