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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Being accountable for collections is key to maintaining public trust in museums, but it is also a necessity for managing and using objects effectively. The Spectrum standard provides a framework for accountability, but this is dependent on how policies and procedures are reviewed and implemented within a museum. This session will examine what accountability is, why the Spectrum procedures are important for accountability and reducing risk, and what accountability can […]
Museum Development North is now offering 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 are open for you to attend. The clinics are […]
We invite people working and volunteering in museums across the North to join us for Celebrating Museums 2026 on Thursday 12 March at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds. We will hear museums’ stories of challenge, progress and achievement, and reflect on ways that we are moving forwards together across the North. The event will be popular […]
The Trustees of the Ken Hawley Collection Trust are seeking to appoint a Project Officer to support the delivery of a project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Project Officer will be crucial to delivering this outcome-focused programme successfully. They will help: Translate the project aims and grant conditions into actionable workplans Coordinate […]
Wirral Museums Service is seeking an organised, detail driven Documentation Officer to help strengthen the accuracy, consistency and accessibility of their collection’s records. This role sits at the heart of their collections management function. You will lead the delivery of our Documentation Plan, support the reduction of longstanding documentation and accessioning backlogs, and help ensure […]
Malton Museum is currently recruiting for volunteers to join its enthusiastic, friendly team. They are particularly seeking to recruit Town Tours guides, Front of House volunteers, Outreach and Learning volunteers, Fundraising volunteers and Communications volunteers. Full training is provided and they welcome people who are keen to try new things and develop their skills in […]