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
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.
Our Museum Members
The NI Museums Council is a membership organisation. Find out about our Museum Members in Northern Ireland.
Latest updates and news
NI Challenge Scouts NI Badge – Sponsored by NI Museums Council -How To Get Your Museum Involved!
February 7, 2025
NI Museums Council (NIMC) and Scouts NI are delighted to announce that we are...
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Making Museum Accreditation work for you
January 31, 2025
Emmie Kell, Director of Museums and Cultural Property at our Accreditation Partners Arts Council...
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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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Become a Member
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.