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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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Join us for this Elevenses where Indigo Dunphy-Smith will introduce us to How to Queer Your Historic House, a recently launched toolkit that empowers heritage professionals to imaginatively share LGBTQ+ histories through their heritage collections. Focusing on everyday objects, gaps in the record, and social context we’ll explore how to tell queer stories where they’re […]
This session is for you if you are interested in: Using collections to engage people with climate change and action, Taking a creative approach to starting climate conversations. Find out how the Discovery Museum has been engaging all ages with the climate crisis through Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution. This exhibition and […]
Transforming Collections is a series of online sessions designed to help museums to think about how they can explore, question, and review collections and collections information collaboratively to build more inclusive collections development practices. This session will explore how museums can create meaningful accessible and digital content for engaging audiences with collections. Agenda: 10.00: Welcome […]
The Building Services Managers operate across the gallery estate, under the guidance of Operations Manager to provide effective operation of the gallery buildings for the benefit of staff, visitors, and building users, and to safeguard the gallery’s collection. The role holder will have accountability for the organisation and performance management of facilities management activities which may include the […]
Sunderland Culture is seeking administration and marketing support for a short term UKSPF funded project which runs until March 2026. The contract would ideally begin as soon as possible in autumn 2025 subject to availability, working on a three-day per week basis to deliver support to the Chief Executive and wider team. Closing date – […]
York Museums Trust is looking for a collaborative individual with excellent organisational skills to maintain and build relationships and deliver activities in partnership with local communities. The Community Participation Manager will work closely with new and existing community partners to expand reach and increase delivery of inclusive and engaging experiences through a range of approaches […]