Innovation Panel Discussion
The Museum Futures team are delighted to host our first Innovation Panel Discussion where we have invited three organisations to share their experiences.
Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Sponsorship
We are joined by Alice Samtoy, Corporate Partnerships lead for National Museums Scotland, for a practical introduction to corporate sponsorship and how it can work for your organisation.
‘White Thinking’ and the failed promise of diversity in Scottish heritage
This AHRC-funded project aimed to integrate a historical understanding of Scottish anti-racist work into the policy and practice of heritage organisations in Scotland.
Meaningful consultation with young people
Do you want to consult with young people to improve your provision, but aren’t sure how to do this in a meaningful way? This session will support you to engage with young people effectively.
Making your museum accessible to low income families
Do you want to understand your audiences that are experiencing poverty better? Do you also want to understand the barriers faced by those experiencing poverty to accessing cultural spaces? This session will help you develop your current offer for low income families.
Kids in Museums Cuppa Session for museum trustees
A free briefing and discussion session for anyone involved in museum governance. Hear why families and young people are important visitors and key trends in audience behaviour since COVID.
Condition Checking Collections
Learn how to plan and carry out condition checks on museum collections, including who should be involved and how to record and use the results.
Hazards in Collections
Learn how to identify, assess, and safely manage hazardous materials found in museum collections and buildings.
Lunch and Learn: Making the most of your social media
This recorded presentation highlights how museums can create compelling social media content that reaches the right audiences and supports their organisational objectives.
Collaborating for health improvement: Insights from Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategy Symposium
Elena Trimarchi, Senior Museum Development Manager at MGS and Ruthanne Baxter, Civic Engagement Manager and Prescribe Culture Lead at University of Edinburgh reflect on a recent workshop at Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategy Symposium.
Collections Management: Accountability and Ethics
Learn how museums apply ethical and accountable collections management practices, including documentation standards, transparency, and addressing legacy issues to ensure responsible stewardship and public benefit
Creating and improving collection stores
Learn how to design and manage museum collection stores by understanding space planning, environmental control, access, and security to ensure collections are preserved safely and remain accessible.