Supporting Scotland's Museums and Galleries





Impact of our work
455
Museums and Galleries
supported by us in Scotland
257
Accredited Museums
across Scotland meet the UK Museum Accreditation Standard
£1.7 million
In MGS Grants Funding
awarded to museums and galleries in 2024/25
72
MGS Learning Opportunities
provided to the sector in 2024/25
Resilience
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Museum Futures
Museum Futures is a pioneering programme of funding and support which seeks to accelerate collaboration and innovation and embed organisational sustainability across the museum sector.
This programme, which is backed by £4 million of Scottish Government funding, was developed in partnership with the Scottish Government, Museums Galleries Scotland, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Latest News and Opportunities

MGS launches new Intangible Cultural Heritage project
Our Protection Through Connection project aims to raise the profile of Scotland’s living traditions by building stronger relationships between heritage sites and communities that maintain Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Museum Futures programme launched
MGS has partnered with the Scottish Government and The National Lottery Heritage Fund to launch a £4 million programme which will support new approaches and collaboration across the museum sector.
Museum Futures programme: Information session 2
Join our Museum Future information session to find out more about the programme, the opportunities available, and ask questions direct to the programme team.
- Price: Free
- Organiser: Museums Galleries Scotland
- Location: Online