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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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How to Write a Carbon Reduction Plan, online with Historic England

How to Write a Carbon Reduction Plan has been designed to support organisations to build on their carbon footprint report to write a basic plan for carbon reduction whilst also engaging with staff, volunteers and visitors.  It is being offered as a pilot by Historic England only to museums in the North of England at this […]

3 September 2025

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Elevenses, Thursday 4 September, Exploring our Environmental Impact: The Environmental Quality Mark

The National Emergency Services Museum recently embarked on its application for an Environmental Quality Mark, fostering a new way of thinking while also sparking direct conversations around financial restraints and best practice. This ensured that, in addition to becoming as environmentally sustainable as possible, the museum was also financially sustainable as a self-funded, independent museum […]

4 September 2025

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A brief introduction to Documentation Planning

This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Documentation planning 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 […]

9 September 2025

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Showtown Blackpool – Freelance Evaluator

Showtown is seeking quotations for an evaluator with proven experience to facilitate evaluation of the co-production process of the ‘Wartime Blackpool’ exhibition, between September and November 2025. Closing date – 11 September Find all information here

2 September 2025

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Manchester Jewish Museum – Curator

Manchester Jewish Museum is seeking a curator. The fundamental aim of the role is to lead on the management, interpretation, care and growth of the collection. As a member of the senior management team, you will share responsibility for delivering strategic plans and objectives, collaborating closely with colleagues on marketing, commercial, fundraising, programming and financial […]

2 September 2025

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Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life – Learning & Access Assistant

Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life is looking for a Learning and Access Assistant. Working closely with the Museum Manager, you will help develop and deliver workshops and activities for schools and families, support events and help create activities and online content. Closing date – 26 September Find all information here

2 September 2025

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