National Museum Directors' Council
The National Museum Directors' Council (NMDC) represents the leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums.
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Encouraging investment
Making the case to Government and major funders for continued investment in museums, including museums' contribution to tourism and the economy and the success of free admission.
Promoting philanthropy
NMDC is working with Government and Third Sector organisations on ways to increase charitable giving to museums.
Supporting learning
NMDC welcomed the publication of the Henley Review of Cultural Education and the Government's announcement of £3m for museum education.
NMDC newsletter
Our monthly newsletter includes updates on NMDC activities and policy news from around the UK museum sector and beyond.
Policy and Projects
Current priorities include Intellectual property, environmental sustainability, society and well-being, and cultural property.
Sharing skills and collections
Collaborating with museums across the UK and around the world through national-regional museum partnerships, sharing skills and knowledge, international programmes and the digital museum.
Jobs
The NMDC jobs website has advertised over 2,350 vacancies across the UK's national museums, galleries, libraries and archives since the jobs page was launched four years ago.