What we do

Info for the East Midlands museum sector

The 2009-11 Renaissance East Midlands programme is made up of projects that combine to deliver the region’s museums an opportunity for ongoing improvement and further ways to benefit the communities you serve.

Collections and buildings in the East Midlands

East Midlands' museums hold a wealth of inspirational objects that can enrich the lives of every member of the region's diverse

Visitors and audiences in the East Midlands

Hundreds of thousands of people visit our region's museums each year and by leading on innovative specialist and projects we...

Museum development in the East Midlands

Find out who your local Museums Development Officer is and what is going on in your area.

Training opportunities in the East Midlands

Find out more about the current training programme and other opportunities on offer for personal and professional development.

Digital and online in the East Midlands

Digital Collections, Online Resources and Projects for museums and for their visitors

Cultural Olympiad in the East Midlands

A series of seven cross-sector Cultural Olympiad projects delivered in parternship with libraries and achives

Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications. Continue reading

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