The New Stories New Audiences (NSNA) programme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and managed by AIM, offered grants of up to £15,000 to smaller museums to tell new stories, work with new partners, and reach new audiences. Across three cohorts, dozens of museums experimented, adapted, and learned.
These case studies are just a few examples of how much participants achieved and we’re pleased to be able to share their lessons and advice and celebrate their successes.
Crofton Beam Engines
Crofton Beam Engines had identified an opportunity to attract a younger audience and worked with local school children to create new resources and interpretation.
Delapre Abbey
Hear from Eleanor Sier at Delapre Abbey how they refreshed the story of the family that owned the Abbey with new interactive portraits, making the history more accessible and relevant to today’s audience.
Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum
This case study tells the story of Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum, a small museum who worked with the Probation Service to create a travelling exhibition exploring how the Probation Service has its roots in Primitive Methodism.
Lancaster Judges Lodgings
Lancaster Judges Lodgings received a New Stories New Audiences grant from AIM towards their Black Lancastrians Facing the Past project. Hear from Museum Manager Lynda Jackson and the commissioned artist Lela Harris about their experience and what they’ve learnt.
The Mixed Museum
The Mixed Museum created a whole new digital exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Su Andi, working with the author directly and The Saturday Club to ensure the exhibition is relevant to a younger audience.
Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust
Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust received a New Stories New Audiences grant from AIM to help tell the story of Swanskin and develop links with local audiences. Hear from the two trustees who led the project on how much they’ve achieved and the lessons learnt.
Turner’s House
We spoke to Turner’s House and their project partner Refugees Welcome in Richmond to discover how the idea for ‘Tales and Travels’ came about and the benefits of working together for the organisations involved as well as the participants.