Ensuring that volunteer and paid staff have the skills and knowledge they need to run their museums effectively is one of the main aims of the South Western Federation of Museums & Art Galleries.

In 2010 our main thrust will be the delivery of the South West Museums Skills Programme in partnership with and funded by Renaissance South West.  A wide variety of workshops, taking place throughout our region, has been developed.  Click on the link below to find out more and to book.  Hurry, places on some workshops are limited!

We will also publicise training events organised by other organisations.  Click on the links below for details.  Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to advertise your event on our website.

South West Museums Skills Programme 2009/2010  

We regularly take stock of what training people want.  Please click here to fill out our new 'Show of Interest' form.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for the next tranche of SW Museums Skills workshops please contact your Federation County Rep or email Hilary McGowan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .