Delivering Change Conversations: Learnings, challenges and optimism for the future
In this blog, Ellie Muniandy, Sheila Asante and Gabi Gillott from the Delivering Change team at MGS, discuss some of their learnings from organising anti-oppression training across museums in Scotland. They reflect on the challenges they encountered, as well as their hopes for the future of the leadership strand of Delivering Change.
Introduction to Museum Accreditation
This session is open to any museum in Scotland that is interested in applying for Accreditation as well as those with Working Towards Accreditation status.
Introduction to pest management in museums
Learn how to identify, monitor, and manage pest activity in your museum by creating an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.
MGS distributes £1.3 million through latest Museum Futures awards
The latest round of awards will support museums to address barriers and trial new ways of working to improve their financial positions and promote long-term sustainability.
Geographic Forums
Geographically based forums offer voluntary peer-support for museums of all sizes, providing opportunities for collaboration, as well as a space to share news and discuss matters of mutual interest.
The Recognition Committee
The Recognition Committee are experienced individuals from the museum sector, or related sectors, who evaluate new applications to the Scheme. Find out about the current membership of the committee
Monitoring light and UV radiation
Learn how to monitor and measure light and UV radiation in your museum. Including when and where to monitor, what equipment to use, and how to record and apply your data to protect collections.
Temperature and humidity in museums
Learn how temperature and relative humidity affect museum collections and how to protect them, including what levels to aim for, how to monitor your environment, and how to reduce the energy costs of environmental control.
First Minister appoints new Culture Secretary
First Minister, John Swinney announces his new Cabinet and appoints Màiri McAllan MSP as Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic.
Conservation and lighting
Learn how light damages museum collections and what you can do to protect them, including how to set appropriate lux levels, control daylight and artificial light, reduce UV and infrared radiation, and make your lighting more energy efficient and sustainable.
Bursary for museum marketing photography
Eye-catching photography is a great way to promote your museum or gallery to potential visitors. Your museum organisation can apply for up to £1,000 to spend on commissioning photography for marketing purposes.
Identifying and reducing air pollution
Learn how airborne pollutants enter your museum and damage collections, and what you can do to reduce that risk.