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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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Elevenses, Monday 19 January, Curating Retail

MD North has just completed its retail training programme, with a full days training at Bowes Museum and follow up mentoring sessions. The programme has supported many different museums to curate and develop their retail offerings. One of the trainers, Anya Kirkby (Freelancer/Consultant), will join us for an Elevenses to share practical advice for the […]

19 January 2026

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Seeds for Action – Connect & Co-Work 20 January 2026

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 […]

20 January 2026

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Becoming an Accreditation Mentor

Interested in using your experience to support museums? Find out more about how you can do this through the role of Accreditation Mentor. Interested in supporting a museum on their journey to Accreditation? Want to volunteer your time and expertise in supporting institutions to become thriving, sustainable museums serving their communities? Then consider becoming an […]

20 January 2026

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Manchester City Council – Collections Management Officer

Manchester City Council is seeking a Collections Management Officer. The Collections Management Officer plays a key role in the documentation and management of the unique Town Hall collection, which includes furniture, sculpture, paintings and social history material. You will create and maintain records on the collections management system. You will work closely with the existing […]

15 January 2026

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Towneley Hall – Freelance Education Support

Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery has recently re-opened following a major £4.56m restoration and is seeking a freelancer to support the development, delivery, and promotion of the education workshop programme. The role involves mapping current school engagement, reviewing school engagement with current sessions, supporting promotion and designing/delivering a CPD event for educators. This is […]

14 January 2026

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The Wharf Marple Project – Project Coordinator

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Wharf Marple project will restore for community use a Grade 2 Listed canal-side warehouse creating a unique heritage centre, café and wellbeing facility. We are looking for a freelance Project Coordinator to join our team in producing a high-quality experience for our users and customers. Working with […]

14 January 2026

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