Keep reviewing risks as England moves to Step 4 of the Government Road Map
This week has seen many Covid-19 restrictions lifted, raising questions for museums about their operations moving forward.
SW Museum Skills Training
SW Museum Skills Essentials Online sessions open for booking.
We deliver targeted training for people working in museums of all shapes and sizes to help connect, feel inspired and learn new skills.
Recovery Grants
Recovery Grants for museums in the south west. 2021 grant scheme now open for applications to support museums to reopen safely, develop new activities and connect with their community.
What we do
We provide specialist advice, support and development opportunities to Accredited museums and those working towards Accreditation across the South West.
Latest news
Latest Newsletter: Pests animation revealed, filmmaking resources and July news
In our June newsletter, we have information on our new Pest management animation, share new resources and updates from across the sector.
Using the Accreditation Standard as a tool to navigate the new normal
Our Technical Accreditation Advisor, Vicky Dawson, shares how, using Museum Accreditation as a guide, you can navigate the changes caused by the pandemic in a systematic way, with a manageable approach.
Can we close the windows? Our tips on Covid safety and ventilation
Our Conservation Development Officer, Helena Jaeschke, shares her suggestions for increasing Covid safe airflow, without the dangers of opening windows.
Highlights from our current programme
Rebuilding the Foundations: Gloucestershire’s Museums
Our NLHF project supporting museums in Gloucestershire to critically examine and improve their approaches to audience development and volunteer involvement.
Pest Partners
Our project helping you identify, monitor and manage pests in your heritage collections. Supported by Historic England.
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