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 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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Upcoming events

Making the Most of the Open Grants Process

The next round of MD North Open Grants launches in January 2025. It’s a very competitive process and this session is designed to help you get the best out of your application. In this session we will take you through the application process, assessment criteria and how decisions are made. We will also explore how […]

13 January 2025

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Carbon Literacy Trainer Support Session

Summary: This free session is designed to support people who have already undertaken Carbon Literacy to roll out training in their museums. Who is the course aimed at? This course is for people who work in, with, or for museums in England who are interested in delivering Carbon Literacy training. We advise that, where possible, two people […]

14 January 2025

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Seeds for Action – Connect & Co-Work 15 January 2025

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 […]

15 January 2025

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Yorkshire Cricket Foundation – Oral Histories Remote Volunteering

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation is looking for volunteers to help them transcribe both the short clips and full interviews that have been recorded for an oral history project. This role is remote only – all training will be provided by a member of the Heritage department to equip you for this role. Find all information here

7 January 2025

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University of Leeds Libraries – Director of Cultural Collections and Curatorial Practice

University of Leeds Libraries are seeking to appoint an accomplished senior leader who is comfortable operating in complex environments. They will have a strong understanding of the dynamics of managing a diverse Cultural Collection that has a public interface and demonstrating the impact it creates. This will include enhancement via acquisition (whether by purchase or […]

7 January 2025

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Beck Isle Museum – Visitor Engagement and Collections Manager

Beck Isle Museum is seeking a Visitor Engagement and Collections Manager to work with the Trustees and the Volunteers at this accredited, independent, social history museum housed in a lovely Grade 2* listed building in the centre of Pickering. Closing date – 24 January Find all information here

6 January 2025

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