Month: May 2026
Tin Bath requested by Kin by Nettie CIC, Wirral
Kin by Nettie CIC in the Wirral are looking for a vintage galvanised tin bath/wash tub for immersive sensory heritage sessions with babies, families and community groups. Wear and patina welcomed. Approx. 80–140cm length preferred but flexible. Permanent use preferred. The item will support embodied interpretation, material culture engagement and participatory museum practice within heritage […]
New Filmed Case Studies – Available to watch now
We recently commissioned two filmed case studies to showcase the work being undertaken in museums in our region through our Open Grant programme. Towneley Hall in Burnley applied for an MD North Open Grant to re-vision a corridor space into an area that is more welcoming to visitors and reflects the story of the hall. […]
Wall bracket for ‘museum stools’ on offer from Brotherton Library, Leeds
The Brotherton Library in Leeds have a black wall bracket for holding folded museum stools (equivalent to one advertised for holding 5 Stockholm/Chicago/New York stools). It is in good condition and can be collected by arrangement on Wednesday – Friday. If you are interested in this item, please contact Jill Winder, Associate Curator, j.r.winder@leeds.ac.uk direct. […]
Becoming an Accreditation Mentor – Webinar Available Now
Accreditation Mentors are museums heroes – could you join the team? Recently, Arts Council England and the UK Accreditation Partners hosted a webinar on ‘Becoming an Accreditation Mentor’. Accreditation Mentors make a difference up and down the UK every day, supporting museums of all shapes and sizes navigate the Museums Accreditation process. Watch the webinar […]