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
Global Voices Local Choices Guidance Document Launched
June 7, 2024
New guidance document based on learnings from the decolonisation partnership project was launched at...
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NIMC offers subsidised places for ICOM UK Conference
February 19, 2024
Apply for a subsidised place at ICOM UK 2024 Conference
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2024 IMA-NIMC Education & Outreach Forum – call for papers
February 14, 2024
The call for session proposals is now open, with a closing date of noon,...
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Northern Ireland Museums Council Launches Museum Trends Survey to Inform Sectoral Strategy
January 30, 2024
The Northern Ireland Museums Council (NIMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the...
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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.