Museums Matter
Museums Matter illustrates how public investment in museums of all sizes and scope enables them to contribute to key public policy priorities across the UK.
»read moreEncouraging investment
NMDC works to make the case to Government and major funders for continued investment in museums, highlighting museums' key contribution to tourism and the economy as well as to health and well-being, education, society and local communities.
»read morePromoting partnerships
NMDC supports and promotes museums working in partnership across the UK to deliver a huge range of projects including exhibitions, training, conservation, research, learning and community engagement.
»read moreWorking internationally
NMDC supports and promotes museums' international work, including as co-organisers of the annual Working Internationally Conference.
»read moreSupporting learning
Working to ensure that museums and galleries remain at the heart of children’s learning and development and continue to innovate to reach out to all young people in their communities.
»read moreHighlights 2018
Highlights of the events and exhibitions of NMDC member museums and galleries for 2018, from spies and jungle survival to carnival and touring dinosaurs.
»read moreNMDC newsletter
Our monthly newsletter includes updates on NMDC activities and policy news from around the UK museum sector and beyond.
»read moreJobs
See the NMDC jobs board for all the latest vacancies at NMDC's 44 museum, library and archive members across the UK.
»read moreLatest news:
»see allClosing the gender pay gap at ACE and museums
ACE and many museums have reported on gender pay gaps.
5th Apr 2018 »read moreNesta seeks nominations for New Radicals
Nominate a museum professional for Nesta's 'New Radicals' - recognition for those changing the status quo and working for communities.
5th Apr 2018 »read moreHorizon scan of experimental cultural work published as part of ACE’s plans to 2030
Social mobility, arts teaching hours, changing work patterns and the digital expectations of a new generation all likely to shape the cultural sector in the next decade.
5th Apr 2018 »read moreEnduring objects, contested meanings: Civilisations launches on BBC2
The museum festival connected with the major television series launches at the National Gallery.
14th Mar 2018 »read moreTaskforce report calls for a ‘brave approach to collections management’
The Museums Taskforce recommends a more radical approach to disposals.
14th Mar 2018 »read more‘Why collect?’ makes the case for more funds for new acquisitions
The report includes a 'long view' of the museum sector stretching back to the 1830s and eleven recent case studies of acquisitions that have been transformative for museums and audiences.
14th Mar 2018 »read more