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 Celebration at Stormont
November 2, 2023
The project based on museums, diversity, and community input to decolonisation was celebrated at...
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Improving access at Newry and Mourne Museum
October 20, 2023
Easy Read Gallery Guides Launched at Newry and Mourne Museum Thanks to Museum Connect...
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MENII Memories, MENII Voices Workshop
October 2, 2023
CHESTER BEATTY, DUBLIN. FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER | 11:00 – 15:30 Irish Museums Association (IMA)...
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Student Placements
September 29, 2023
UU are currently looking for Expressions of Interest from potential host museums for their...
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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.