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The West Midlands Museum Development programme was established in April 2015 with funding from Arts Council England and is managed by Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
West Midlands Museum Development will deliver a range of activity to support Arts Council England’s 10 year strategic framework ‘Great Art and Culture for Everyone.’
Small Grant Scheme Now Open
Up to £3,000 available to support your museum. Read all about the Small Grant Scheme and how to apply here.
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Coffee and Chatter
Join the WMMD team every Thursday at 10.30am for a half hour of Coffee and Chatter. It’s a chance [...]
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Birmingham Museum Trust has shared how they have continued to engage with their volunteers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Latest news
Art Fund Announces £2m to Support Museums Through Crisis
Art Fund has announced additional funding supporting museums and galleries through reopening and beyond. This includes: £1.5m Respond and Reimagine [...]
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MDN and Art Fund Covid-19 Recovery Funding
In a new and innovative partnership, Art Fund is contributing £280,000 to Museum Development recovery grant programmes. The funding [...]
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Historic England Announces Covid-19 Heritage at Risk Fund
Historic England has launched a second emergency fund to support the heritage sector recovery from the effects of the [...]
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