The Accreditation Scheme is being redesigned in 2025 and is currently in a discovery phase. The Accreditation Scheme will not close and, for now, museums are still expected to follow the 2018 Standard. Further information is available on Arts Council England’s website.
Accreditation Returns Schedule
Find your return date
The following table shows the returns schedule for Accredited museums in Scotland and the museums with Working Towards Accreditation status. This schedule was last updated in May 2025.
The schedule shows when your museum will be invited to submit a return and when your return is due by.
If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact us at accreditation@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk.