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
CHOICE Social Prescribing Project -Get Involved
August 6, 2026
Opportunity for Members: Join the CHOICE Community Coalition Supporting Mental Health Inclusion.
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Futures For All Opportunity
August 5, 2026
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Membership & Training Needs Survey 2026-27 Now Open
July 27, 2026
You Talked, We Listened….now let’s go again!
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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.