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
New Family Arts Festival for the UK launches
19th Jun 2013
To happen from 18 October - 3 November: 400 events at 200 venues confirmed.
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation pledges a further £3million to the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund
19th Jun 2013
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation has pledged additional money to the fund, which aims to broaden access to and use of museum collections. Find out how to apply.
Luminate - the 'creative ageing festival' - applications close 28 June
18th Jun 2013
Get involved with Scotland's 'creative ageing festival' due to take place across Scotland in October. Applications close 28 June!
Our tweets
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Looking forward to a great couple of days @voiceofmosi for #AIM13 @LoriVAnderson @tracydrummond09
20 Jun 2013
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Excellent, that is what we like heritage pudding! @scotfishmuseum @SimonHayhow @CultureThemes
19 Jun 2013
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. @SimonHayhow @CultureThemes #yum!
19 Jun 2013
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Looking forward to the @AIMuseums Conference tomorrow at @voiceofmosi where we will be represented by @LoriVAnderson and @tracydrummond09
19 Jun 2013
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. @esmeefairbairn pledges a further £3m to the Esmee Fairbairn Collections Fund http://t.co/vxzk5mHEZd
19 Jun 2013
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What is the favourite cake in your museum cafe today? @CultureThemes #MusCake
19 Jun 2013