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
Funded Collections Care and Conservation Audits Offer
January 26, 2026
Call for Expressions of Interest – Collections Care and Conservation Audits 2025/26
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Call for Submissions – Living Heritage in the UK
January 15, 2026
NI Museums Council are pleased to announce we are involved in a call for...
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Funded Security Review Offer
December 19, 2025
Call for Expressions of Interest – Security Reviews 2025/26
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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.