A network to help you learn from each other
AMA support groups provide an opportunity to network with other people undertaking the AMA. They help you connect and learn from peers as well as giving you the opportunity to develop skills.
There are a number of regional support groups that meet regularly to support each other on their AMA journey. Each AMA support group is different – meeting the particular needs of the group members at that time.
Some meet monthly. Others meet quarterly. Some meet in the same venue every time. Others rotate and visit different museums. Some invite guest speakers. Some discuss ethical issues.
All help you connect, develop and feel supported.
You can attend the AMA support group that meets your needs, anywhere in the UK.
To find your local support group, and learn about support group events in your area, please choose the group nearest to you.
Covid-19 update
During the current situation all face-to-face AMA support group meetings have stopped. AMA support group meetings are being held virtually and are facilitated by Tamsin Russell, our workforce development officer.
The dates, times and invitations will be shared as part of the weekly AMA update emails.
England
London
Vacancy
Contact: Museums Association
Email: cpd@museumsassociation.org
If you are interested in becoming coordinator please email cpd@museumsassociation.org.
Kent
Contact: Rebecca Blackburn, Visitor Engagement Manager, Royal Engineers Museum
Email: exhibitions@re-museum.co.uk
Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire
Contact: Tina Eyre
Email: tinaeyre@hotmail.com
Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire
Contact: Mel Price, Curator, Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Email: curator@rlcmuseum.com
Facebook: AMA SE (Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire) support group
Winchester
Vacancy
Contact: Museums Association
Email: cpd@museumsassociation.org
If you are interested in becoming coordinator please email cpd@museumsassociation.org.
Midlands
Vacancy
Contact: Museums Association
Email: cpd@museumsassociation.org
If you are interested in becoming coordinator please email cpd@museumsassociation.org.
East of England
Contact: Jo Murfitt
Email: jmurfitt@hotmail.co.uk
West England and South Wales
Vacancy
Contact: Museums Association
Email: cpd@museumsassociation.org
If you are interested in becoming coordinator for this area please email cpd@museumsassociation.org.
Cornwall
Vacancy
Contact: Museums Association
Email: cpd@museumsassociation.org
If you are interested in becoming coordinator for this area please email cpd@museumsassociation.org.
North East England
Vacancy
Contact: Museums Association
Email: cpd@museumsassociation.org
If you are interested in becoming coordinator for this area please email cpd@museumsassociation.org.
North West England
Contact: Mary Ann Lancaster
Email: malancaster@btinternet.com
Yorkshire
Vacancy
Contact: Museums Association
Email: cpd@museumsassociation.org
If you are interested in becoming coordinator please email cpd@museumsassociation.org.
Wales
AMA candidates in Wales can join one of the following support groups: West of England and South Wales or North West.
Scotland
Contact: Cat MacIntosh, National Trust for Scotland
Email: cmcintosh@nts.org.uk
Northern Ireland
Vacancy
Contact: Museums Association
Email: cpd@museumsassociation.org
If you are interested in becoming coordinator for this area please email cpd@museumsassociation.org.
Get in touch
Get in touch
If you have any queries, or would like to create a new support group, please contact us via cpd@museumsassociation.org.