Working with Museums in the North 

Funded by Arts Council England, Museum Development North enables strong, agile museums to contribute to the distinctive life, culture and identity of the North of England. Museum Development North is a partnership between York Museums Trust, the Manchester Museums Partnership, Cumbria Museum Consortium and Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and builds on strong foundations of delivering regional museum development since 2012. Our team of experts provide advice, give support and create opportunities for museums to connect, collaborate and grow.

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Upcoming events

Seeds for Action: Connect & Co-Work 20 November

As part of Roots & Branches, the Seeds for Action programme aims to connect Carbon Literate Certified museum people, and the organisations they represent, across England to develop and build on their carbon reduction strategies and approaches to taking climate action. This online programme, using Museum Development programme funding from Arts Council England, is a […]

20 November 2024

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Accreditation Refresher: Developing and engaging audiences

The refresher session will provide you with: An overview of Developing and Engaging Audiences Top tips for meeting this area of the Accreditation standard Opportunities to ask questions and discuss issues Signposting and links to helpful resources Networking and sharing with museums from across all regions Our aim is for participants to leave the session […]

21 November 2024

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Seeds for Action: In Focus – Towards a new model of exhibition making

Seeds for Action: In Focus is a series of online thematic workshops focusing on how we can build connections to support our climate work. This session is for you if you are interested in: Creating exhibitions that are environmentally-informed and more responsible Using insights from carbon calculations to inform strategic decision-making There will be a […]

4 December 2024

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Yorkshire Air Museum – Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Yorkshire Air Museum is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead on maintenance, repair and cleaning of all museum buildings and grounds alongside safe ways of working across the site. You will manage all aspects of Facilities, Maintenance and Grounds as well as having a good knowledge of all Health and Safety requirements and […]

13 November 2024

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Bradford Police Museum – Museum Trustee

The Bradford Police Museum board is now looking for dynamic and creative volunteer trustees to join them as they continue to make a major contribution to the culture and heritage of the City of Culture 2025 year and beyond. The museum is looking for applicants who have knowledge and skills within the museum Sector, whether […]

12 November 2024

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The Green Howards Museum – Retail and Commercial Manager

The Green Howards Museum is seeking a Retail and Commercial Manager. As the Commercial Manager, you will lead the retail, events, sponsorship and venue hire aspects of the museum, optimizing profitability while maintaining their mission of historical preservation and education. Closing date – 27 November Find all details here

12 November 2024

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