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Watch our new case study films with Towneley Hall in Burnley and Warrington Museum and Art Gallery now

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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

Introduction to Object Exit

This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Object exit procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum suggested procedure and briefly […]

14 July 2026

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Carbon Literacy for Museums

Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 7 July 2026 Part 2: Tuesday 14 July 2026: 10:00-12:30 Part 3: Thursday 16 July 2026: 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45 Optional action planning drop-in surgery: Tuesday 21 July 10:30-11:30 Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums About this event: Background Information Museum Development England, in partnership with Manchester Museum […]

14 July 2026

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Accreditation Clinic

Museum Development North offers online Accreditation Clinics to support Accredited museums or those seeking to join the Accreditation Scheme. Whether your museum is in the process of preparing an Accreditation Return, working towards securing Accredited status or considering joining the scheme, the Accreditation Clinics will be open for you to attend. The clinics are an […]

15 July 2026

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Cooperative Heritage Trust – Independent Trustees

Cooperative Heritage Trust has two vacancies to join their Board as Independent Trustees. They are looking for people with an understanding or experience of heritage offers and are particularly keen to represent younger people from the North West Region and Rochdale in particular on the board. Closing date – 1 September Find all information here

3 July 2026

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Accreditation Mentor Call Out – Saddleworth Museum

Saddleworth Museum and Gallery is seeking an Accreditation Mentor. The museum is an Accredited Museum but has not been through Accreditation renewal since 2016.  The decision was taken this year to transition from a Charitable Trust to a CIO.  To support the development of the necessary documentation to support both of these goals the Trustees […]

3 July 2026

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Museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry – Freelance Museum Curator

The Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum Trust is seeking a forward-thinking, qualified Freelance Curator (3+ years’ experience) to champion the care, strategic development, and interpretation of our comprehensive, accredited collection. Housed within the spectacular historic setting of the Ancient High House, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead collections care while collaborating with an engaging Board […]

2 July 2026

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