Accreditation Guidance Documents
Accreditation Documents
Documents with information about becoming an accredited museum can be found here and via the Arts Council England Guidance Library.
Meeting The Standard
Information for Accredited museums
Accreditation Schedule of Returns May 2026
PDF: 31.46 KBSchedule of Accreditation Return invites and deadlines for Northern Ireland.
Terms and conditions for the Accreditation Scheme for UK Museums & Galleries
PDF: 210.27 KB Download documentApplication Form Question Sets
First Time Applicants
Accreditation Returns and Provisional Reviews
Accreditation - Online Grant System Guidance
Applications are made via Arts Council England’s online portal which is part of the Grants System. Below you will find detail on using the system.
Accreditation Mentors - Guidance and Templates
Becoming an Accreditation Mentor Information Webinar
PDF: 74.83 MBArts Council England and the UK Accreditation Partners hosted a webinar on ‘Becoming an Accreditation Mentor’. Accreditation Mentors make a difference up and down the UK every day, supporting museums of all shapes and sizes navigate the Museums Accreditation process.
Watch the webinar and find out more about:
- What being an Accreditation Mentor is and what it is like
- The impact an Accreditation Mentor has on museums
- How to apply and become an Accreditation Mentor