NI Museums Council
We are a registered charity and non-departmental public body that supports and develops the local museum sector in Northern Ireland through:
- Accreditation
- Grant aid
- Training & skills development
- Research
- Networking events
- Guidance & professional support
- Advocacy
- Sectoral programming
- Developing strategic partnerships
Training & Events
A training programme is run annually to ensure that museum professionals have the range of skills and knowledge to support effective museum practice.
Our Museum Members
The NI Museums Council is a membership organisation. Find out about our Museum Members in Northern Ireland.
Latest updates and news
Playful Museums Festival 27 Update
October 20, 2026
While NI Museums have successfully received funding from Enkalon for a series of facilitated...
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Playful Museums Festival 27: Funded Storytime Sessions EOI
October 20, 2026
As part of Playful Museums Festival 27 we are offering NIMC funded Storytime Adventure...
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Could you help pilot Ulster Aviation Society towards UK Museum Accreditation?
September 29, 2026
Accreditation Mentor Opportunity.
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NIMC Launches Two Funding Programmes Supporting Museum Collections, Access and Innovation
September 24, 2026
NIMC Launches Two Funding Programmes Supporting Museum Collections, Access and Innovation.
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Become a Member
As a registered charity, we rely on funding from a variety of sources. Our members take pride in supporting an organisation that is committed to developing local museums in Northern Ireland for this and future generations.