Museums Galleries Scotland

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We're the national development body for Scotland's museum sector, supporting museums and galleries through funding, advocacy, advice, and events. 🏛️

Eight adults are sitting at a large white table in discussion. The person at the head of the table is Culture Secretary, Màiri McAllan who has light skin tone and dark red hair tied up.

A museum staff member with light skin tone, short brown hair, and glasses is standing on the right/ On the left is an adult with light skin tone and long blonde hair. They are both looking at a booklet that says 'Ullapool Museum' across the front.

Four adults standing in a line in front of framed paintings. the two adults in the middle are holding up a wooden plaque.

Yellow graphic with two pink arrows and two black dotted lines. In a white box at the top, in black capitals " Delivering Change" in smaller letters "A collective effort to restructure as organisations based on anti-oppressive principles". In largest letters at the centre 'BE PART OF THE CHANGE' and lower 'Impact Report Year 2'.

A child with light skin and dark hair in a bun looks at artwork which is suspended in the middle of the room.

A group of school children wearing red tops are sitting on a set of steps. In the middle are two adults who are holding an old leather football and wearing protective white gloves.

A small silver cross attached to a red ribbon with a silver trim. Overlaying the image is text reading "MGS news. King's Birthday Honours for Scottish museum champions".

A modern concrete building with a wide awning. Outside the building are trees, a lawn, and shallow pools of water. Overlaying the image is text reading: "MGS news. Holyrood Culture Committee members appointed".

A black plastic tub containing objects associated with Scottish football in the mid-20th century. This includes a leather football, a football boot, a cap, and a wooden rattle.

Text reading "White Thinking and the failed promise of diversity in Scottish Heritage", overlaying a world map which displays South at the top of the image.

A group of adults inside a cathedral, walking towards the door. The walkway is lined with pillars, and there is a brightly coloured stained-glass window above the door.

alt: An adult with dark skin, an adult with medium dark skin, and a child with medium-dark skin laugh and wave as they lean out of the side of an old red and yellow tram.

A child with medium-light skin and short black hair smiles and stands at a table while wearing a large brown jacket at metal helmet. Standing next to them is a child with light skin and long straight brown hair.

An adult in a black hoodie wears a VR headset and holds a controller whilst smiling. Behind him, a TV screen displays what the VR output.

An adult with dark red hair, pale skin and a dress smiles at the camera while opening a print on a table. There are many other posters and objects on the table. Text over the image 'MGS News 5 Scottish Museum Collections Awarded National Significance Status'

Groups of adults sit around circular tables and engage in discussion. The tables are covered with large sheets of paper, post-it notes, and pens.

Three adults sitting at a table and engaging in conversation.

Museum Development Manager - Learning, engagement & wellbeing

35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Starting salary £40,043
Deadline: 11th May 2026

Two adults in conversation. The person on the right has light skin tone and short brown hair, they are wearing bright yellow glasses and a shirt and jacket. The person on the left has medium skin tone and dark hair tied up, they are wearing a grey jacket.

Two people are facing a wall full of images and interpretation text. The person on the left has light skin tone and short brown hair and is pointing at the wall. The person on the right has long blonde hair.

A group of adults sit at a table and engage in conversation. Behind them is an adult standing next to a flipchart.

A digital graphic with the text "Support Scotland's museums. Support our campaign" surrounded by a collage of colourful shapes and images of museum objects and visitors.

Adults are gathered around a table in discussion. The person on the left has medium skin tone and short dark hair. The person on the right has light to medium skin tone and short dark hair.

A figurehead in the shape of a unicorn on the prow of the SS Unicorn in Dundee.

A magazine article with a headline that reads "Museums: Scotland's Stories, Scotland's Future". The image at the top of the page is an adult and a small dog sitting on a bench and looking at a gallery wall.

A large sandstone building with a domed copper roof.

Text reading “Museums: Scotland’s Stories, Scotland’s Future. 50 days to go” on a digital collage of colourful shapes, museum visitors, and museum objects.

Two adults wearing sunglasses and baseball caps - one with light skin and a brown beard, and one with light skin and long straight brown hair - pose for a selfie on the deck on a sailing ship.

Six adults stand together in front of David Livingstone Birthplace Museum. In the fore ground there is a large water fountain in the shape of a globe.

A necklace and bracelet made of black cylindrical beads, displayed on bright green fabric.

A magazine article that reads "Museums Matter" across the top of the page.

Text reading "Museums: Scotland's Stories, Scotland's Future" and "Museums Matter" in a large black font. Below the text is a collage of colourful shapes and photos of museum visitors and objects.

A line of display cases containing sculptures and artefacts relating to Scottish artist George Wyllie. This includes a model of a ferry, a locomotive, and a large metal sculpture of a bird of prey.

A portrait of an adult with light skin and brown hair wearing an elaborate dark blue dress with ruffled sleeve. They are holding a book and quill in their hands.

An ariel photo of nine adults holding a Pride Progress flag between them.

Two adults stand side by side, both wearing a hi-vis vest and helmet.

Someone is looking away from us towards a Gallery wall. The wall is dark blue and has paintings hanging in bright, golden frames. The largest painting depicts an adult with dark skin and a red shawl, smoking a pipe.

Four people stand in a gallery holding a colourful patchwork banner. There is a young person with light skin, long brown hair, and a demin jacket covered in badges; an adult with light skin and shoulder-length blonde hair; an adult with light skin, shoulder-length light brown hair and glasses; and a young person with light skin, short wavy dark brown hair, and a black jacket covered in studs.

An ariel photo of nine adults holding a Pride Progress flag between them.

A collage of colourful shapes and photos of museum visitors and collections. Text overlaying the image reads "Museums: Scotland's Stories, Scotland's Future. 100 days to go".

An outfit on display within a glass case. The outfit consists of a white wide-neck blouse with ornate patterns down the sleeves, a red, green, and yellow patterned bag and a red and yellow belt.
Over the image is text that reads "MGS news. Over 500k awarded to support vital repairs and sustainable futures for Scotland’s museums"

Three young adults browse rows of books in a retail setting.

A green meadow populated with grass and white flowers

Two young children stand facing each other merrily aboard a ship. The child on the left is younger, with medium skin, a little bit of dark hair and a mostly navy blue outfit. The child on the right is taller, with very light skin, curly blond hair, a red t-shirt and is holding a soft toy, perhaps a cat or tiger.