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Accreditation Scheme

Accreditation Scheme for museums in the UK

MLA's Accreditation Scheme sets nationally agreed standards for museums in the UK. The Standard supports museums in identifying opportunities for further improvement and development. There are currently over 1,800 museums participating in the Scheme, demonstrating their commitment to managing collections effectively for the enjoyment of our communities.

The current participants within the scheme are listed in the PDF documents below. These lists will be updated following each panel meeting.

Adobe PDF National Museum participants (54 Kb PDF)

Adobe PDF Participating Museums in England (361 Kb PDF)

Adobe PDF Participating Museums in Wales (55 Kb PDF)

Adobe PDF Participating Museums in Scotland (166 Kb PDF)

Adobe PDF Participating Museums in Northern Ireland (46 Kb PDF)

For queries relating to an application for Accredited Status please contact your Regional Accreditation Adviser and/or Museum Development Officer (where present) in the first instance. Please see section on 'Where can I get help?' below.

For further information please contact Samuel Rowlands (Accreditation Manager):

Email: accreditation@mla.gov.uk
Tel: 0121 345 7315

MLA has produced a revised guide to 'Promoting your award', using the revised Accreditation logo. The guide has been created to help museums promote their Accredited status. It can supplement resources provided by communications colleagues, and provides easy to follow tips and templates to help:

  • develop your core messaging around Accreditation
  • encourage your press office, volunteers and local authority to make use of the material we have provided
  • achieve media coverage for your museum, and
  • provide support in promoting your museum through events, photography, branding and website content.

If you require an electronic copy of the logo, please contact accreditation@mla.gov.uk
Information regarding the Accreditation Scheme, as well as support and advice arrangements, and sources of information have been included below.

Please click on the appropriate links below for details.

About Accreditation

The Museum Registration Scheme was established in 1988. Since then it has helped over 1,800 museums across the UK to focus on

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Developing Accreditation

The standard will be re-presented as a more focused set of requirements, and there will be increased flexibility for museums to...

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The Accreditation Committee

The Scheme is overseen by the Accreditation Committee, senior museum professionals with knowledge and expertise relating to

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How do I apply?

Information and documents that will help you apply for the MLA's Accreditation Scheme.

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Where can I get help?

Details and contact information for support arrangements in each English region and for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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Retaining your award

Museums achieving Accredited Status are required to provide evidence of continued attainment through an information return...

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