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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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Data Collection for Audience Research, Online

Audience research is a vital activity to inform a museum’s strategy, audience development, and marketing. Ideally, you’d have visitor surveys, research and data that will give you useful insights, particular to your organisation and its audience. But it’s a long-term process, and it can be challenging to get it right. The session is designed to […]

27 January 2026

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Accreditation Mentor Monthly Meet Up

For current Accreditation Mentors These online monthly meet-ups are designed to offer support for existing Accreditation Mentors, whether you’re new to mentoring or have years of experience. They will be a laid-back and informal opportunity to meet other mentors working across the north of England to share experiences, knowledge, challenges and solutions. You may have […]

28 January 2026

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A brief 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 […]

28 January 2026

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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre – Education Consultant Tender

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is seeking to procure an Education Consultant/Consultancy as part of the Delivery Phase of their NHLF Synergy project. These services will comprise the development and evaluation of a new heritage education offer for schools which coincides with the improvement of the gallery space in the museum and complements Catalyst’s […]

21 January 2026

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Wakefield Museums and Castles – Freelance Museums Hubs Evaluation

Wakefield Museums & Castles is seeking a museum specialist to evaluate the impact of their Museum Hubs and to make recommendations for their future programming and management. Closing date – 9 February Find all information here

21 January 2026

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Brontë Society – Trustee

The Brontë Society is looking for new trustees. Being a trustee of the Brontë Society is an extremely valuable and rewarding experience. They offer significant opportunities to share and develop skills in areas including finance, governance, and strategic thinking in the context of a registered charitable company in the museum and heritage sector. Closing date […]

21 January 2026

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