Funding alert! Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects. Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow... #MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

We’re recruiting! Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming) Help shape heritage in the South West. 👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk

🔍 From tomato crates to tobacco tins… what’s hiding in Gloucester’s museum stores? In our latest members’ newsletter, we reveal how volunteers are transforming 3,000 boxes of archaeology at the new Discovery Centre. 🏺 👉 Don’t miss stories like this — join SWFed today: swfed.org.uk

📣 The South West Fed is seeking a Trustee (Creative Programming) to join our Board! Help shape events, grow your network & support heritage across the South West. Apply here 👉 swfed.org.uk #SWFed #Heritage #Museums #Trustee

How can museums respond to the climate crisis? Join Curator of Art and Climate Change, John Kenneth Paranada, on 13 Nov for an online talk exploring art, science, and community. Expand your network and your ideas. Tickets from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat... #ClimateAction #Museums #Networking

Festive Networking at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum in Bournemouth! End the year inspired—and better connected. Join our Festive Networking Event at Russell-Cotes, Bournemouth, on 1 Dec. Tours, insights, festive treats, and new connections. swfed.org.uk/events/russe... #HeritageNetworking

Behind the scenes at the Museum of Gloucester 👀 SWFed, @museumofgloucester.bsky.social + @cotswoldarch.bsky.social explored the museum's history and future. Volunteers are tackling 3,000 boxes of archaeology at the new Discovery Centre 🏺Read about our recent event ➡️

Funding alert! Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects. Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow... #MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

How can museums respond to the climate crisis? Join Curator of Art and Climate Change, John Kenneth Paranada, on 13 Nov for an online talk exploring art, science, and community. Expand your network and your ideas. Tickets from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat... #ClimateAction #Museums #Networking

Last chance to grab your tickets! Don’t miss 'From Store to Store' on 25 Sept at Gloucester Discovery Centre – your opportunity to go behind the scenes of archaeology storage, gain practical insights from experts and network with heritage professionals Book → swfed.org.uk/events/from-... #Networking

Explore hidden archaeology and community engagement, and make new contacts at From Store to Store on 25 Sept at Gloucester Discovery Centre. Behind-the-scenes tours, practical insights, and networking opportunities. Tickets from £12 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-store... #Museums #Networking

Funding alert! Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects. Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow... #MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

How can museums respond to the climate crisis? Join Curator of Art and Climate Change, John Kenneth Paranada, on 13 Nov for an online talk exploring art, science, and community. Expand your network and your ideas. Tickets from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat... #ClimateAction #Museums #Networking

Explore hidden archaeology & connect with fellow heritage professionals at 'From Store to Store - Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester ', 25 Sept, Gloucester Discovery Centre. 🏛️ Tours ⚒️ Insights 🤝 Networking. Tickets from £12 → swfed.org.uk/events/from-.... #Museums

⏳ Time’s running out! Explore hidden archaeology & connect with fellow heritage professionals at 'From Store to Store - Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester ', 25 Sept, Gloucester Discovery Centre. 🏛️ Tours ⚒️ Insights 🤝 Networking. Tickets from £12 → swfed.org.uk/events/from-.... #Museums

Funding alert! Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects. Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow... #MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

Join the South West Fed! The best ideas happen when people connect. Join today (for free!!) to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and shape the future of heritage across the region. Learn more → swfed.org.uk #Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed

New events ahead! Heritage & museum professionals, students & enthusiasts — join us for behind-the-scenes access + hot-topic talks. A great way to learn, share & connect swfed.org.uk/online-creat... #ExploreHeritage #MuseumProfessionals #Networking

Explore hidden archaeology and community engagement, and make new contacts at From Store to Store on 25 Sept at Gloucester Discovery Centre. Behind-the-scenes tours, practical insights, and networking opportunities. Tickets from £12 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-store... #Museums #Networking

Join us for our next event on 25 Sept 'From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester'  Explore how the Museum of Gloucester has transformed a former city centre pharmacy into an archaeological collections Discovery Centre in collaboration with local communities bit.ly/47g1FuA

The venue of our upcoming AGM, #TheAmericanMuseum in Bath, has been featured on the cover of this month's @aimuseums.bsky.social #AIM Bulletin! Join us next Thursday to discover the museum's journey towards doubling visitor numbers and increasing engagement... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west...

Join us on 26 June for our 94th AGM at the #AmericanMuseum in Bath! Hear from Tracy Foster (Business & Development Director) and Jan English (Collections & Public Engagement Director) about how they’ve helped the museum flourish via new programming and development... swfed.org.uk/events/south...

Tickets are still available for our AGM on 26 June at #TheAmericanMuseumBath! Hear from Tracy Foster (Business & Development Director) and Jan English (Collections & Public Engagement Director) about how they’ve helped the museum to flourish post-Covid Info & Tickets: swfed.org.uk/events/south...

VENUE CHANGE Our 94th Annual General Meeting will now take place on 26 June at the beautiful #AmericanMuseumandGardens in Bath! We're hugely looking forward to a talk from the team, networking and site tour. Tickets and more info: swfed.org.uk/events/south...

Tickets are still available for our fascinating online lunchtime talk tomorrow with Jennifer Shearman, Head of Programme and Collection (Curator) @queerbritain.bsky.social! Hear all about the museum's history and approach to audience programming... Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a...

Get your tickets for our 15 May online talk with Jennifer Shearman, Head of Programme and Collections @queerbritain.bsky.social, who will discuss the museum's future as a growing cultural organisation which now includes Elton John and David Furnish as patrons! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a...

How is science shaping the future of museum collections? Join South West Fed on March 20 for an exclusive tour of the Science Museum Group’s National Collections Centre, exploring cutting-edge conservation & collections care. Final places available! Register now: loom.ly/8pVbvlo #MuseumInnovation

📢 Join the South West Fed Board as Treasurer! The South West Fed is seeking a Treasurer to oversee financial management & support the museums and heritage sector in the SW. A great opportunity to make an impact! 📩 Apply now: loom.ly/nraIKvM

What a day! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at We The Curious for a day of insight, inspiration & connection. Missed it? A full write-up is coming soon! Next up: March 20, 2025 at Science and Innovation Park Wroughton—details in our newsletter & on our website. #SWFed

🎟️ A few tickets remain! Book now so you don't miss out. Join us on 31st January 2025 at We The Curious in Bristol for "Recovery, Re-Launch, and Re-Discovery After the Fire"—an inspiring event exploring resilience and innovation in the heritage sector. 4 days to go —register today: loom.ly/277sHGE

🎟️ Tickets still available! Join us on 31 Jan 2025 at We The Curious, Bristol, for Recovery, Re-Launch, and Re-Discovery After the Fire. ✨ Don’t miss: Recovery insights Practical strategies Networking opportunities Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-the-cur...

🌟 Save the Date! Join us on 31st January 2025 at We The Curious in Bristol for "Recovery, Re-Launch, and Re-Discovery After the Fire"—an inspiring event delving into resilience, innovation, and growth within the heritage sector. 🎟️ Reserve your spot today: loom.ly/277sHGE Help us spread the word!

📢 Join Us for an Inspiring Event! Where: We The Curious in Bristol When: 31st January 2025, 1PM What: "Recovery, Re-Launch, and Re-Discovery After the Fire" 🎟️ Register now: loom.ly/277sHGE Know someone who’d love this? Share the post and help us spread the word!