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
Round two of the Museum Collections Capital Grants programme NOW OPEN
September 16, 2025
Round two of the Museum Collections Capital Grants programme NOW OPEN
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DfC Publishes Heritage, Culture and Creativity Programme Framework
July 31, 2025
A new strategic framework to shape future policy for Northern Ireland’s heritage, culture and...
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‘Our Museum’ – Early Years Book Project Round 2
July 23, 2025
If you would like to be involved, please submit an expression of interest via...
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Updated Guidance and Templates Released for Accreditation Mentors and Mentored Musuems
July 4, 2025
We are delighted to share the newly updated Accreditation Mentor guidance and templates with...
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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.