Who we are, what we do
Museums Galleries Scotland is the National Development Body for the museum sector in Scotland. Our role is to work collaboratively to invest in and develop a sustainable museum and galleries sector for Scotland, in line with the aims of Going Further: The National Strategy for Scotland's Museums and Galleries.
MGS Conference 2013 - BOOK NOW
Full programme for ‘Fortune Favours the Brave’ – the MGS Conference 2013 – has been announced. Find out more and book
MGS latest
MGS is officially supporting Kids in Museums Takeover Day in Scotland
13th Jun 2013
MGS has lent its support to the Kids in Museums Takeover Day event in Scotland, due to take place on 28 November 2013.
Apply to be an MGS Intern
21st May 2013
MGS launches as National Development Body
20th May 2013
MGS Interns Programme - host organisations announced
8th May 2013
From the web
SCVO survey into third sector relationship with public bodies
17th Jun 2013
The SCVO is looking for responses to their survey, that takes an in depth look into the relationship between the third sector and public bodies.
Guardian blog on new NMS museum game
17th Jun 2013
Guardian Culture Professionals Network blog on the new game introduced by National Museums Scotland as an example of good practice.
Get national publicity for your collections through Hidden Treasures 2013
14th Jun 2013
Take part in Hidden Treasures - the Collections Trust event designed to raise the profile and give fresh perspectives of collections. Opt in form now live.
Our tweets
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Latest blog from Joanne Orr on Vietnam's fascinating museums during her recent holiday http://t.co/lWxheRnMxz
17 Jun 2013
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. @museum_news publishes report on how museums are collaborating with Wikipedia http://t.co/043fTCLHd5
17 Jun 2013
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Time for the speeches and the official opening @FionaHyslop @Scotmaritime http://t.co/oFpdLMA7WY
14 Jun 2013
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The Linthouse is looking fantastic @Scotmaritime http://t.co/Xtm9sHQVcp
14 Jun 2013
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We're nearly there @Scotmaritime and the sun is trying to shine @LoriVAnderson
14 Jun 2013