Arts Council England now represents museums, having assumed some of the functions of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA), on 1 October.
The principle museums responsibilities assumed by the Arts Council are:
- The Renaissance programme for regional museums, including completing the re-design of its content and operation
- Regional museums improvement and development agenda, including the Accreditation Standard and the Designation Scheme and projects relating to the 2012 Cultural Olympiad
Renaissance
Find out more about how we will deliver the Renaissance funding programme for museums.
Accreditation Scheme
The Accreditation Scheme sets nationally agreed standards for museums in the UK. There are currently just under 1,800 museums participating in the scheme, demonstrating their commitment to managing collections effectively for the enjoyment and benefit of users. The scheme has recently been updated, find out more about the benefits.
Environmental sustainability
Museums have a strong track record of acting on climate change, with pioneering research, conferences, networks and practical projects at a regional and national level through Renaissance Hubs in recent years. Find out more about Museums responding to climate change with innovative cultural projects at both the local and national level.
Museums and schools programme
10 regional museums and schools partnerships have been awarded a total of £3.6 million funding until 2015 through our Museums and schools programme.
This programme is funded through the Department for Education as a response to key recommendations from Cultural Education: an independent review by Darren Henley.
