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
£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
Click here to go to the Strategy Hub
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.

Latest News and Opportunities

Congratulating the winners and finalists of the 2025 Museums + Heritage Awards
Several Scottish museum organisations received recognition for their accessibility, team building, and business development work at this year's Museums + Heritage Awards.

Elections are on the horizon. Here's how museums can advocate for their future
With just a year to go until the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, our Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager Jason Rose assesses how museums and galleries are perceived by politicians, and explains the benefits of keeping them engaged.
AMA Conference 2025: Amplify
This year’s theme is Amplify, where we’ll be turning up the volume to help you stand out from the crowd — in both your career and your campaigns.
- Price: From £285 + VAT
- Organiser: Arts Marketing Association
- Location: Edinburgh