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Read our up to date news and posts related to museum development in the South West and the wider sector

#MuseumCarbonStories social media campaign

August 20th, 2021

We need you to share your climate action activity - big or small. How are you addressing climate change using your collections, outside space or visitor activities?

Latest Newsletter: Launching our Autumn SW Museum Skills training

August 10th, 2021

In our August newsletter we celebrate have news on our SW Museum Skills training along with updates from across the sector.

A flag, bike, barrel and a display of otherbjects at Somerset Rural Life Museum

Keep reviewing risks as England moves to Step 4 of the Government Road Map

July 21st, 2021

This week has seen many Covid-19 restrictions lifted, raising questions for museums about their operations moving forward.

Latest Newsletter: Pests animation revealed, filmmaking resources and July news

July 5th, 2021

In our July 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

July 1st, 2021

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.

Four busts and paintings displayed in Weston Super Mare Museum

Can we close the windows? Our tips on Covid safety and ventilation

June 30th, 2021

Our Conservation Development Officer, Helena Jaeschke, shares her suggestions for increasing Covid safe airflow, without the dangers of opening windows.