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Inventory will be a key feature of the revised Accreditation Standard, due to be published later in 2026. The inventory procedure supports making sure you have the basic information to be accountable for the objects in the museum’s care, and tackling the backlog if not. This session will explore the potential steps and considerations involved […]
Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums Course materials + self-guided activities: Distributed by email Friday 4 September 2026 In person training: Friday 11 September 2026, 10:00-17:00 Location: Cubic Theatre/Foyer, London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB Optional action planning drop-in surgery session: Thursday 17 September 10:30-11:30, online This training is for you if you are interested in: Engaging in sector-specific foundational learning […]
The UK museum Accreditation standard requires museums to have policy, procedure and plan documents. But what goes into a policy, a procedure, or a plan? This session will give a brief overview of the policies, procedures and plans relevant to sections 4 and 5 of the Accreditation standard and signpost attendees to further guidance. It will […]
Senhouse Roman Museum is seeking a Museum Assistant. You will take day to day responsibility for running the museum on the days it is open, and for giving every visitor an excellent welcome. On a typical day you will open up, get the galleries looking their best, run admissions and the shop, answer questions about […]
Heritage Doncaster is seeking an experienced community engagement freelancer to support the delivery of art sessions, working with forces families to co-produce artwork(s). The co-created art project will bring together local artists and armed forces families through regular sessions, creating artwork(s) representative of their experiences. These sessions will give participants the opportunity to meet other […]
Keswick Museum is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Museum Operations Manager to lead the effective day-to-day running of the museum. Depending on the outcome of a current grant application there may be an opportunity to extend the contract for the right candidate. The Museum Operations Manager will ensure that Keswick Museum operates effectively, safely […]