Welcome to the Museums Galleries Scotland website. We are the membership organisation for over 340 museums and galleries throughout Scotland.
On this site you can not only find out about us and our work, but can also find news, events and exhibitions added by our members around the country. There’s also a little more information on the museums and galleries as well. With over two million objects housed in Scottish museums, you’re sure to find something to inspire you!

Local Authorities face hard decisions about how to deliver services to the people in their communities.
1st Sep 2010
20th Aug 2010
MGS has produced a new set of publications, each aimed at different audiences and showcasing our work and that of our members.
'Working for you' - Members' summary
This is a summary for our members which illustrates how we support them and their museums through a range of activities.
'How museums can help you' - Government summary
This report illustrates how museums and galleries help those in Scottish Government and local government achieve their objectives and meet the aims of their Community Plans and Single Outcome Agreements.
'Cornerstones of Communities' - Stakeholder summary
This summary contains five case studies which clearly illustrate how museums play an important role in bringing communities together.
Find out about our plans to take part in the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Skills for the Future programme by having an Interns Programme.


Have you read our quarterly magazine, MG:Q? It's full of features on the work we and our members are involved in.