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Latest conservation grants awarded

The collections care and conservation grants, funded by the Pilgrim Trust, continue to be popular amongst our smaller AIM members with 33 applications received for funding in the Autumn round. …

Research into UK museum and heritage land ownership

We’re looking into how museums with outdoor space (of any size – this can range from a rooftop / terrace to thousands of acres) are approaching land management to diversify their income…

Additional funding for New Stories New Audiences projects

AIM members receive additional funding to build on successful project outcomes.  Since its launch in 2021, the AIM New Stories New Audiences grant funded by the Heritage Lo…

Mini Wonders – Early Years Innovation in Museums

Art Fund has partnered with Nesta, the UK’s innovation agency for social good, for an innovative research and development programme with UK museums to support families and the formative exper…

Launch of Museums Data Service

Museum Data Service launches, revolutionising access to the UK’s cultural heritage.  This ambitious initiative, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the UKRI Arts a…

Museum Profile – Highland Folk Museum

Situated within the Cairngorms National Park, the Highland Folk Museum (HFM) in Newtonmore is mainland Britain’s first open-air museum, showcasing 300 years of Highland history across its…

Cybersecurity: Protecting your organisation without breaking the bank

In the digital age, cyber and data security pose significant challenges for organisations that collect and store it. While physical theft is tangible, data loss remains a hidden risk. Wheth…

Leading Stourbridge museum joins forces with Vennersys

AIM members The Stourbridge Glass Museum and Vennersys have joined forces on the museum’s ticketing needs.  The innovative museum ranked the best thing to do in Stour…

Disability history revealed

A new disability history trail at Museum of Liverpool explores the fascinating stories of the city’s disability heritage, developed as part of the Curating for Change programme.…

Sounds great! New Croydon music trail launched

Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Mayor of London and part of a flagship project for Croydon’s year as London Borough of Culture in 2023, the Museum of Croydon celebrated t…

Culture Secretary declares culture, media and sport sectors crucial to national growth mission, in first major speech in Manchester

In her maiden speech, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy sets out vision for unlocking growth and opportunity in the UK’s £170 billion culture, media and sport sectors. Bring…

AIM Conference 2025 speaker call out

Have you got something great to share? We are looking for proposals for breakout sessions for next year’s AIM Conference at The Mary Rose Museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on 18 and 19 June…

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