Events

With the return of visitors imminent for many attractions, how can the sector use insights and data collected nationally and locally during lockdown to respond to the unique nature of the upcoming season? Close monitoring of visitor confidence and rapid, responsive approaches to visitor experience and revenue management have never been more urgent.

In this interactive session, Louise and Tom from Fair Museum Jobs reflect on their 2020 Careers Summit, and explore some of the subtle - as well as not-so-subtle - issues in museum job recruitment which impact on the equitability of the sector.

Kairos Women+, Who Cares? Scotland and Paisley Museum are hosting a session exploring collaboration as part of the transformative Paisley Museum Re-imagined project.

Informal session for Accreditation Mentors with Jenny Youngson and Victoria Hawkins, Quality Assurance Managers at Museums Galleries Scotland.

The theme for this forum is Community Learning and Development (CLD) practice: establishing solid links with museums, galleries, and heritage organisations.

MGS is working with the City of Glasgow College to deliver project management course through The Flexible Workforce Development Fund . This course is open anyone working or volunteering in the Scottish museum and gallery sector and is interested in finding out more about the fundamentals of project management.

Free marketing and reopening advice for independent museums.

Join us for a virtual celebration of the best work going on in the UK and across the globe to involve children, young people and families in heritage.

2 day training course exploring practical ways to make your venue more welcoming, accessible & inclusive to people with autism.

Representatives from VisitScotland will provide an overview of the work they do to support industry and promote Scotland to the world.  The session will provide details about the resources, advice and support available to the museum and galleries sector, as well as how they promote Scotland, giving visitors the best possible experience.

Increasing board diversity is vital as our sector looks to recover and rebuild. Our organisations and our leadership need to be more inclusive and reflective of the communities we serve. Diversity in all its forms drives better decision making.

Hear from the Scottish Crannog Centre Apprentices as they discuss their vision for an inclusive and accessible museum.