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NI Museums Council

We are a registered charity and non-departmental public body that supports and develops the local museum sector in Northern Ireland through:

  • Accreditation
  • Grant aid
  • Training & skills development
  • Research
  • Networking events
  • Guidance & professional support
  • Advocacy
  • Sectoral programming
  • Developing strategic partnerships
An Overview

Training & Events

A training programme is run annually to ensure that museum professionals have the range of skills and knowledge to support effective museum practice.

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Our Museum Members

The NI Museums Council is a membership organisation. Find out about our Museum Members in Northern Ireland.

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Announcing a new UKRI-funded research project at Ulster University

December 9, 2024
New research project at Ulster University exploring the impact of arts, culture and heritage...
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Funded Access & Inclusion Audits Offer

December 5, 2024
Call for Expressions of Interest – Access and Inclusion Audits 2024/25
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Applications Deadline for NIMC Director Role

September 18, 2024
Deadline to Apply: 20th September
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Funded opportunities with NI Museums Council

September 12, 2024
The NI Museums Council are exploring funding possibilities for two projects for 2024-2025. If...
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Our Publications

From time to time NIMC undertakes research on various aspects of the museum sector in Northern Ireland. Visit our Resources Page to find some of the reports we have published in recent years.

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The Linen Hall Library

Funding

Find out about the funding opportunities available to our museum members.

Funding

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As a registered charity, we rely on funding from a variety of sources. Our members take pride in supporting an organisation that is committed to developing local museums in Northern Ireland for this and future generations.

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