Join the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in partnership with MGS, in attempting to identify the extent of existing representation of the Peace Movement(s) in Scottish museums.

In this Knowledge Exchange we learn about a project aimed at collecting material relating directly to political developments and conflict experienced during the "Troubles" and the careful engagement of various community groups.

This Knowledge Exchange was delivered by Ray Barnett, Head of Collections & Archives for the Bristol Culture & Creatives Industries team within Bristol City Council.

In October 2020 we heard from Zey Kussan of Museum As Muck and Zandra Yeaman of The Hunterian, about approaches to addressing class system inequalities and the inclusive interpretation of museum collections.

Subject Specialist Networks (SSNs) include both Scottish and UK-wide groups. SSNs tend to be structured around knowledge-sharing among holders of specific types of collections including contemporary art, military/regimental collections, numismatics, or natural sciences.

Learn about Scotland’s 56 Recognised Collections of National Significance, designated and supported by the Museums Galleries Scotland Recognition Scheme.

Find out how to achieve the place-based aims of Scotland's Museums and Galleries Strategy with the resources in this practical guide.

Before taking any steps towards setting up a new museum, you need to work out if it’s the right decision to take.

We’ve compiled this toolkit to help you through the process of setting up a new museum or gallery.

Every museum has a slightly different purpose. Being clear about your own purpose will make it easier to get the right people involved and make the best decisions for your future. 

Museums have a wide variety of functions. They develop and care for collections, engage with visitors and communities, and keep their buildings safe and welcoming.

This guide offers useful tips and examples of how to implement Respect into your organisation.