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Our applied research seeks to advance the sector’s knowledge of and responses to the practical challenges that museums and galleries face. We commission, collaborate on and conduct studies across a wide range of research topics.

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Skills for Success Vocational Training Programme - Evaluation

Photo Credit Rob McDougall
Published February 2020

This report examines the outcomes for the Skills for Success Vocational Training Programme in museums and galleries. The evaluation highlights how changes to recruitment processes and planning for the support needs of those entering the sector helps to break down barriers.

Realising the Vision Together - Evaluation of the second National Strategy Delivery Plan

Published October 2019

This report examines the outcomes of Realising the Vision: Delivering Public Value through Scotland’s Museums and Galleries 2015–2019. The second National Strategy Delivery Plan. Featuring highlights of the many achievements of Scotland’s museums and galleries over this four year period.

Character Matters Delivery Plan 2018-2020

Published July 2019 Topic Museums workforce

A summary of the progress made in response to the Museum Character Matters report, published July 2019, outlining key next steps for how we can support workforce development in museums.

Assessing the European Union’s Contribution to the museums and galleries sector in Scotland

Published June 2017 Topic EU Funding

Report compiled by Euclid on behalf of Museums Galleries Scotland. Identifies EU funded projects focused on or linked to cultural heritage across the last ten years and produced in tandem with similar reports for Creative Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland.

Character Matters: Attitudes, Behaviours and Values in the Museums Sector Workforce

Published September 2016 Topic Museums workforce

Read about the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of the museum workforce and future skills and attitudes needed to ensure the resilience and success of museums over the next 10 years.

Evaluation of the HLF-funded Heritage Horizons Programme

Published September 2016 Topic Evaluations

The external summative evaluation of the Museums Galleries Scotland’s Heritage Horizon’s Traineeship Programme 2014-2016. Funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Skills for the Future grant, the Traineeship programme was designed to provide opportunities for 20 non-graduates to take part in a structured 12-month, work-based training programme which included an SVQ Level 3 qualification in Museums and Galleries Practice which was developed especially for the programme.

Evaluation of the HLF-funded Museums Galleries Scotland Internship Programme

Published September 2015 Topic Evaluations

External evaluation of the Museums Galleries Scotland Internship Programme.

Visitor Attraction Monitor Report

National Museum of Scotland Atrium
Published May 2015

The latest data on visits to Scotland’s attractions, with a specific focus on our museums and galleries.

The Whole Picture: Volunteering in Museums and Galleries in Scotland

Published January 2015 Topic Volunteers

Examines the scale, scope and impact of volunteering in Scotland’s museums and galleries.

Evaluation of the Recognition Scheme and Fund

Published May 2014 Topic Evaluations

Charts the development of the Recognition Scheme, which we manage on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Scotland‘s Museums and Galleries: Activities, Needs and Support Consultation Report

Published February 2013

Consultation with the Scottish museums sector around its activities, priorities and needs.

Realising the True Impact of Museums and Galleries in Scottish Tourism

Published May 2005 Topic Advocacy

Examines how far Scotland’s museums and galleries contribute to tourism and our cultural infrastructure.