Collections

We believe that what we know about collections is as important as the objects themselves. We think that museums and their funders should invest more resources in developing and sharing collections knowledge.

In 2008, we published a consultation paper exploring some of the key issues around collections knowledge.

The responses to the consultation suggested that many people who work in museums want to find ways to undertake more research, share knowledge more effectively and enable the next generation of specialists to develop in-depth collections knowledge.

The MA wants to encourage people who work in museums to share their knowledge more effectively. The Monument Fellowships programme provides opportunities for retired specialists to share their knowledge with colleagues.

For guidance on how best to capture collections knowledge, click here (pdf)