Governance when setting up a new museum

If you are considering setting up a new museum, there is a range of guidance available to support you and to give you an overview of the work that is involved. Sporting Heritage can advise and support further if you are planning this sort of work.

The core principles of setting up a new museum are the same as setting up any organisation. Information on this is included within the Code of Good Governance. The additional considerations for setting up a museum are outlined in the advice below.

For England & Wales:

• Association of Independent Museums – Successfully setting up a new museum

For Scotland:

• Museums & Galleries Scotland – Governance for new museums 
• Museums & Galleries Scotland – Toolkit for setting up a new museum

For Northern Ireland:

• Northern Ireland Museums Council – Guidance on setting up a new museums