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  • Last updated: January 19th 2023

Supporting Scotland's Museums and Galleries

Discover the wide range of opportunities and support available to the sector to help deliver the new strategy for Scotland’s museums and galleries.

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About Us

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the national development body for Scotland’s museum sector. We support 455 museums and galleries through strategic investment, advice, workforce development, and advocacy.

Impact of our work

455
Museums and Galleries
supported by us in Scotland
257
Accredited Museums
across Scotland meet the UK Museum Accreditation Standard
£2.1 million
In MGS Grants Funding
awarded to museums and galleries in 2023/24
39
MGS Learning Opportunities
provided to the sector in 2023/24
Strategy
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Scotland's Museums and Galleries Strategy 2023-2030

Visit the Strategy Hub to discover the priority areas and outcomes of the new strategy for Scotland’s museums and galleries. Explore films, case studies, and other guidance to find out how the strategy will be delivered by MGS and the museum sector.

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Latest News and Opportunities

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Blog post
Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategy Symposium 2025: Achievements, Challenges, and Adapting for the Future
Jason Rose, Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager at Museums Galleries Scotland, reflects on the key themes which emerged during this week’s Strategy Symposium.
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News
Museum sector charts progress at 2025 Strategy Symposium
Over 300 museum sector workers met in-person and online to exchange ideas and discuss their work on the priority areas of Scotland’s Museums and Galleries Strategy.
18 March, 2024
MGS Marketing Support Surgeries
Join Louise, Joe, and Robyn from the MGS Communications team for free marketing support surgeries. They’re a chance to discuss marketing plans for the season ahead, ask questions, and talk about any challenges you’re facing around marketing and PR.
  • Price: Free
  • Organiser: Museums Galleries Scotland
  • Venue: Online