National Museum Directors' Conference

The National Museum Directors' Conference represents the leaders of the UK's national museums and galleries. These comprise the national museums and galleries in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland British Library and National Library of Scotland.

About US

Who we are and what we do, including information about our members and contact details.

Activities

Information about current and recent projects.

Publications

Download our publications including the latest research exploring the educational, economic and social impact of our national museums.

JOBS

The National Museum Directors’ Conference jobs website is free to use and includes listings of current vacancies across the UK’s national museums, galleries, libraries and archives. www.nationalmuseumjobs.org.uk

NAzi ERA Provenance Research

NMDC Statement of Principles for UK Museums' Provenance Research for the Period 1933-1945.

NMDC Newsletter

Download our monthly newsletter for the latest news about our activities and current issues for the cultural sector in the UK and abroad more...

Latest News

Shadow Culture Secretary Keynote Speech

On 24 June 2008 Jeremy Hunt MP, Shadow Culture Secretary, delivered a keynote speech in which he referred to the aims of the Private Giving for Public Good campaign. NMDC welcomes the support for philanthropic giving to UK culture. more...

In his speech, Mr. Hunt also outlined his commitment to look at what can be done to encourage lifetime giving a key point of the campaign. more...

Private Giving for the Public Good

Leaders of Britain’s major cultural institutions have come together to launch a new manifesto, Private Giving for the Public Good, opening a nationwide campaign to encourage a culture of giving to the arts and heritage. more...

NMDC Directors in the news

Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, has agreed to another five-year contract as director. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the British Museum, Niall FitzGerald, at a press breakfast to launch the Museum’s Annual Review and announce plans for future exhibitions and gallery developments. more...

New Member of NMDC Team

NMDC is pleased to announce that Katie Turner is joining the NMDC Secretariat team as our Administrative Assistant. Katie will be working Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the NMDC office providing administrative support for all NMDC projects, campaigns and committees.

As part of a review of NMDC staffing, the two existing NMDC staff members have new job titles to reflect their areas of responsibility:

Kate Bellamy - Head of Strategy and Communications

Suzie Tucker - Projects and Committees Officer