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Renaissance

Renaissance is the MLA’s ground-breaking programme to transform England’s regional museums. Central government funding is enabling regional museums across the country to raise their standards and deliver real results in terms of education and regeneration in local communities.

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2012 Programme

The MLA wants the Cultural Olympiad to transform the way people experience museums, libraries and archives.

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Museums at Night

Museums at Night is a national campaign to showcase the unique and vibrant museums, galleries, heritage sites, libraries and archives in the UK. Building on the success of 2009's events, 2010's after-hours celebration of collections will run from Friday 14th May to Sunday 16th May. Museums and galleries alike will aim to inspire fresh discovery by opening their doors to late night visitors and...

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Accreditation Scheme

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MLA's Museum Accreditation Scheme sets out nationally agreed standards for museums in the UK. There are currently over 1800 museums participating in the Scheme, demonstrating their commitment to managing collections effectively for the enjoyment of all communities.

Driving best practice

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MLA’s best practice case studies are designed to inspire the sector and provide evidence of how museums, libraries and archives actively contribute towards meeting the varied needs of local communities.

Raising standards

Through highlighting best practice, supporting improvement, and running schemes such as Accreditation and Designation

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Research

Research is a vital part of the MLA's work, designed to produce the evidence to discover what impact our sector makes and what...

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Programmes

MLA manages, funds and leads on major programmes and strategic initiatives to develop the sector

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Developing policy

The MLA plays an active role in the development of national and regional policy, helping ensure museums,libraries and archives...

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Funding and support

The MLA supports the sector in a variety of ways, ranging from financial grants for improvement and other projects, through to

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Strategies

The MLA works in partnership with government, agencies, key organisations and local government to devise national strategies to...

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Cultural property

MLA is widely engaged in promoting and protecting our cultural heritage. This includes servicing export licensing, the acceptance

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Publications

MLA publish a large range of publications, most of which can be downloaded from this site.

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Latest News

MLA Transition update

Following the decision to wind up the MLA by April 2012, as part of the government’s review of NDPBs (Non Departmental Public Bodies) the MLA has reaffirmed its commitment to work for a smooth transition. Continue reading

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