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 North East Museums (formerly 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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This online session delivered by the Collections Trust will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum collections management standard. It will cover: An explanation of the layout of a Spectrum procedure including definition, minimum requirements and suggested procedure. The relationship between the Spectrum standard and Accreditation. A brief overview of the nine primary procedure definitions. Signposting […]
An exploration of the practice and partnerships of museums working in the criminal justice sector: challenges, benefits and ways ahead for everyone involved. Join Sarah Levete of Oxford University Gardens Libraries and Museums and Tom Hughes of Dumfries Museum who will share ideas and tips of how to get started working with prisons. Insightful, interactive […]
This online session delivered in partnership with the Collections Trust explores the Spectrum 5.1 Audit procedure – systematically checking the accuracy and completeness of the information you have about your collections. At the most basic level, the procedure confirms that your records match the physical reality: you have all the objects you should have, correctly numbered and located […]
Thackray Museum of Medicine is looking for a Learning & Access Manager to lead their team and shape innovative programs for schools, families, and adult learners. The Learning & Access team provide key, introductory moments to engaging people from all walks of life into the museum for the first time, with opportunities to build in-depth […]
The Heritage Filming Alliance is a membership organisation which aims to support those in the culture & heritage sector who either already offer filming but want to develop their filming business or who are new to filming and require support. For a membership fee of £150 for the full year, you get support in setting […]
Collections Trust is looking for a Research Manager to ensure they develop a dynamic and ambitious interface with the wider research community, realising the potential of circa 80 million objects held in UK accredited museums. You’ll be responsible for connecting stakeholders and funders to develop innovative and ambitious research programmes that realise the potential of […]