The NI Museums Council is the lead body supporting local museums across Northern Ireland. Formed in 1993 as a registered charity and non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Communities, it has served the local museum sector for three decades. As a membership organisation, we are dedicated to supporting and empowering museums to become vibrant and sustainable community hubs that promote cultural heritage, education, and community engagement.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a range of services and resources to support the development of local museums in Northern Ireland. We achieve this through accreditation, grant aid, training and skills development, research, networking events, guidance, professional support, advocacy, sectoral programming, and strategic partnerships. Our goal is to promote excellence in museums, engage communities, and preserve cultural heritage for future generations.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services to support our member museums, including:
- Accreditation: We provide a framework for museums to achieve excellence in governance, collections management, and public engagement.
- Grant Aid: We offer funding opportunities to support museums in developing their collections, exhibitions, and community programs.
- Training and Skills Development: We provide a range of training programs and workshops to support museum professionals in developing their skills and knowledge.
- Research: We undertake research on various aspects of the museum sector in Northern Ireland, providing valuable insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Networking Events: We organize regular networking events, conferences, and seminars to bring together museum professionals, experts, and stakeholders.
- Guidance and Professional Support: Our team of experts provides guidance and support to museums on various aspects of museum management and operation.
- Advocacy: We advocate for the interests of museums and the importance of cultural heritage in Northern Ireland.
- Sectoral Programming: We develop and implement sectoral programs to promote excellence in museums and engage communities.
- Strategic Partnerships: We forge strategic partnerships with other organizations to support the development of museums and cultural heritage in Northern Ireland.
Our Members
We are proud to have a diverse range of member museums across Northern Ireland, each with its unique character, collections, and community programs. Our members take pride in supporting an organization that is committed to developing local museums for this and future generations. We welcome new members to join our community and benefit from our range of services and resources.
Museum Experience
The reviewer, Ti Ger, gave the museum a 3-star rating. They found the variety of exhibits impressive, including clothes, books, posters, stuffed birds, and old electronics. The comment highlights the contrast between the past and present, noting how technology has advanced significantly from simple toys to being constantly connected through mobile devices.
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