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  • Last updated: January 19th 2023

Supporting Scotland's Museums and Galleries

Discover the wide range of opportunities and support available to the sector to help deliver the new strategy for Scotland’s museums and galleries.

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About Us

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the national development body for Scotland’s museum sector. We support 455 museums and galleries through strategic investment, advice, workforce development, and advocacy.

Impact of our work

455
Museums & Galleries
supported by us in Scotland
257
Accredited Museums
across Scotland meet the UK Museum Accreditation Standard
£2.1 million
In MGS Grants Funding
awarded to museums and galleries in 2023/24
39
MGS learning opportunities
provided to the sector in 2023/24
Strategy
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Scotland's Museums and Galleries Strategy 2023-2030

Visit the Strategy Hub to discover the priority areas and outcomes of the new strategy for Scotland’s museums and galleries. Explore films, case studies, and other guidance to find out how the strategy will be delivered by MGS and the museum sector.

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Latest News and Opportunities

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News
Museum sector finances debated in Parliament
Ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on culture, we briefed MSPs about the positive impacts of museums and galleries and the challenges facing the museum sector.
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Blog post
Visitor levies – make sure museums’ voices are heard
Jason Rose, our Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager, shares how museums and galleries can take part in local consultations on visitor levies and have their say on how levy revenue is spent.
3 March, 2025
Leadership and Innovation Training Programme
Existing and aspiring heritage sector leaders from the Greater Glasgow area are invited to attend this free training on strategic thinking, confident decision-making, and leadership skills.
  • Price: Free
  • Organisers: City of Glasgow College, MGS
  • Venue: Glasgow