Knowledge Exchange: project managing your next museum website
In this knowledge exchange event we hear from Adam Lisik, Software Operations and Support Lead at Waterstons Ltd. Adam shares some insights and tips on things you need to consider when creating a new website.
Top tips for working with the Roma Community: Knowledge Exchange Follow Up Blog
Developed as a result of placement work through EDI in Scottish Heritage, this blog overviews some tips developed by placement holders for museums and heritage organisations looking to work more with Roma Communities.
Knowledge Exchange: Museum Social Stand Ups
Museums Galleries Scotland launched a series of Museum Social Stand Ups in response to the coronavirus lockdown measure. The social stand ups were a friendly opportunity for those working and volunteering in museums to continue to network with each other.
Knowledge Exchange: Queering Historic Houses
In this Knowledge Exchange we hear from Indigo Dunphy-Smith from the Georgian House, Edinburgh. Indigo discusses The Georgian House's research into the site’s connection to LGBTQ+ history and explains how house museums can represent more diverse stories.
Knowledge Exchange: Engaging Schools and Communities with STEM/STEAM
In this Knowledge Exchange event from Museums Galleries Scotland, speakers discuss increasing connection and engagement of Scottish heritage organisations with STEM education, using their collections, inside and outside of their venues.
Knowledge Exchange: Black History Month 2022
In this Knowledge Exchange we hear from Nelson Cummins, Communities and Campaigns Officer at Coalition for Equality and Rights (CRER). Nelson talks about the work CRER do across Scotland to eliminate racial discrimination and harassment and promote racial justice.
The final frontier: understanding our museums and galleries as meeting places of knowledge
Learn how organisations can co-curate with Gypsy/Traveller communities to share their knowledge through museum spaces.
Supporting Anti Racist Change in the Heritage Sector
As part of our commitment to being an anti-racist organisation, find out more about how we're supporting museums and galleries to include a wider range of people in the services they offer.
Our Impact
Find out about the impact of our support for the museum sector and our work to achieve the aims of Scotland's museums and galleries strategy.
Recognition Committee
Geographic Forums
Geographically based forums offer voluntary peer-support for museums of all sizes, providing opportunities for collaboration, as well as a space to share news and discuss matters of mutual interest.
MGS Climate Commitment
This commitment states on how we aim to support museums and galleries to reach their climate and sustainability goals.