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Coronavirus update: 8 December
The Government has announced the move to ‘Plan B’ in England. This has implications for people working or volunteering in Yorkshire’s Museums. You may want to read the Prime Minister’s Press Release. The new measures that impact museums are: Face coverings From Friday 10 December, face coverings will become compulsory in most public indoor venues, […]
Covid-19 Updates 30th November 2021- new measures in response to Omricon variant
Starting from Tuesday 30th November, the Government has introduced new measures in response to the emergence of the Omricon variant.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Cohort
MDY are offering an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion learning cohort in January-March 2022, which will explore the broadest understanding of diversity and inclusion, and an organisational response to this.
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.
Second Phase of MDY Support Opportunities 2021-22 – NOW OPEN
Museums have seen many changes in recent months as part of the process of reopening and adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic. To meet the changing needs of your museum, we are giving you a second opportunity to apply for MDY support for this financial year.
Museum Development UK Accreditation Webinars
As part of Museum Development UK’s support for museums regarding Museum Accreditation, a series of four support films have been created.
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.
Museum Development Yorkshire Annual Review 2019-20
We’re delighted to share this overview of our work with museums around the Yorkshire and Humberside region during 2019-20.
Annual Museum Survey 2020 Results
The figures from the Annual Museum Survey 2020 are now available to view online. This is part of a national survey from Museum Development England, with funding from Arts Council England. The data is the most comprehensive and robust survey of English museums in more than a decade. Using the report below, we can show the social and economic important of non-national Accredited museums to funders and stakeholders – locally, regionally, and nationally.
Coronavirus Update – Further easing of restrictions CONFIRMED for 17 May and updated guidance on business events
On 10 May the Prime Minister announced that the Government will go ahead with moving to Step 3 in England from 17 May. This will mean that indoor museums and galleries in England will be permitted to open with COVID-secure measures.