• What percentage of the museum's permanent collection is on display?
• How are users able to access collections in store?
• What does this look like/comprise?
• What is the museum's current outreach offer?
• How does the museum facilitate collections research?
• Is there an online presence, such as online exhibitions or collections database?
• QIS How well does the museum support and promote research into the collections and ensure it is disseminated?
• QIS How well has the museum improved its collection documentation in order to improve public access and knowledge?

For nationally styled museums:

• How does the museum support other museums working in similar fields?
• What research does the museum undertake/has the museum undertaken?
• What staffing arrangements are in place to support research at the museum?
• What is the nature of the research support and faculties provided?