Book Events
Elevenses, Tuesday 16 June, Hazards in Museum Collections, online
Join Dawn Stoker, Preventive Conservation Officer for North East Museums, to take a look at the hazards you may find in your museum collection. Dawn will highlight some of the main hazards that we work with, from across science and engineering collections, through to natural sciences, with some discussion about how we can best manage […]
Arts Council England Local Government Reorganisation Support workshop for museums
In response to current Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in areas of England, Arts Council has developed a readiness checklist to support museums in planning and preparing for this change. This online session (via Zoom) will discuss LGR, its challenges and opportunities, introduce museums to the readiness checklist and provide opportunity for questions and sharing from […]
Getting the Word Out: An Introduction to Marketing for Museums
Competing with other attractions and cultural organisations for the attention of visitors is a challenge, especially when you have limited resources and budgets. This interactive training day will support you to develop your own marketing plans, share best practice with others and learn more about the trends and tricks dominating cultural marketing right now. Join […]
Brew Up! Industrial and Social Heritage Collections Network
Brew Up! brings together people who work with industrial and social history collections in the North of England to explore a range of issues when caring for, and working with, these diverse collections. Throughout the day colleagues across the region will share their learning and there will be plenty of opportunities to network. Volunteers are the backbone […]
Income Generation – Income Strategy and Prioritisation
Museums are under increasing pressure to generate income, but it can be difficult to know where to focus limited time, energy and resources. This practical online session will help museums think strategically about income generation and fundraising. We will explore how to find realistic opportunities, assess what is most appropriate for your organisation, and prioritise activity that is achievable and sustainable. […]