Category: National
Environmental Conditions – Temporary suspension of the minimum requirement for Temperature until 31 March 2023
If your museum has objects on loan under the Government Indemnity Scheme, please note that Arts Council England and DCMS have agreed a temporary suspension of the minimum requirement for Temperature until 31 March 2023. Note that any environmental changes must first be agreed with your lender. https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-arts-museums-and-libraries/supporting-collections-and-cultural-property/government#t-in-page-nav-5 To support museums with rising energy costs […]
Call for Partners in Yorkshire – Funded Touring Exhibition
The British Museum are seeking partners for a fully funded opportunity to co-produce a touring exhibition and work directly with audiences to shape the exhibition at your venue. This exhibition will take a collection made over 300 years ago to explore new connections and perspectives. Using a range of objects, including natural history rarities, books […]
Key Findings from AIM’S Cost of Living Survey
Nearly a third of AIM members completed their recent survey on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. AIM’s September survey of the independent sector highlighted the difficulties facing museums as inflation and energy prices surge whilst visitor numbers continue to lag behind projections. Around a third of our institutional membership responded to the survey, significantly […]
Annual Museum Survey 2021
The results of the latest Annual Museum Survey are now available to view.
Scroll through the interactive infographic to see the results for Yorkshire & the Humber and how they compare to the rest of England.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources
You may find these resources from the national Museum Development Network useful in embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in your museum’s work.
Watch – MDUK Online Marketing Webinars
These webinars were hosted by the Arts Marketing Association on behalf on Museum Development UK. They offer helpful introductions to different aspects of online marketing for museums, with expert speakers.
Roots and Branches Project
Would your museum like to take action against climate change?
Roots and Branches is a collaboration between The Carbon Literacy Project, Museum Development England and Manchester Museum, supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. It aims to train and certify 1,500 people from 300 museums as Carbon Literate over the next two years and give an opportunity for museums to converse, experiment, and test new ideas for a more sustainable future.
#MyLocalMuseum Campaign – Extended 2nd February to 18th May 2021
#MyLocalMuseum Museums in Cumbria started a ‘My Local Museum’ social media campaign with weekly themes running from 2nd February to 30th March 2021. Museums across the country have been joining in each week and the numbers of people engaging is consistently growing. The campaign has been extended and will now run until Tuesday 18th May. […]
Now Available: DCN/EMBED Re-Opening with Inclusive Practice Webinar
The DCN/EMBED Re-Opening with Inclusive Practice Webinar first aired on 30th July is now online to view on demand Delivered by the Disability Collaborative Network and EMBED, this 90 minute webinar focussed on new reopening recommendations and actions produced by DCN, EMBED and University of East Anglia for all sectors, including museums and heritage organisations. […]
Now Available: Getting to Grips with the Guidance webinar
The recording (with captions) of the ‘Getting to grips with the guidance’ webinar from earlier in the month is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTS9IK1u8Ek&t=2991s