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Publications
Museum Ireland Journal 2019
1 Feb 2021
Following a move to digital publication, IMA members can now access Museum Ireland 2019 online via the IMA website....
Awards & Bursaries
EPIC receives Sandford Award 2020
15 Jan 2021
EPIC The Museum of Irish Emigration has received the prestigious Sandford Award for heritage education, one of 13 awardees in 2020 and the ninth museum to currently hold this 5-year Award on the island of Ireland...
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NEMO Conference proceedings: Museums and Social Responsibility - Values revisited
13 Jan 2021
NEMO and the German Museums Association are proud to present a publication with texts based on the proceedings of the conference Museums and Social Responsibility - Values revisited, held 17-18 September 2020...
Publications
NEMO report: The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Museums in Europe
12 Jan 2021
NEMO (Network of European Museum Organisations) has published the findings and recommendations of the survey carried out between 30 October-29 November 2020, investigating how museums have been affected by the pandemic....
Volunteering
National Volunteering Strategy 2021 - 2025
7 Dec 2020
The publication of Ireland's first National Volunteering Strategy 2021 - 2025, prepared by the Department of Rural and Community Development, sets out a long-term vision for volunteering and volunteers in Ireland...
COVID-19
Irish Government announces museums to reopen from 1 December
30 Nov 2020
Taoiseach Micheal Martin announces easing of restrictions by Irish Government which will see modifications to level 3, allowing museums to reopen from 1 December 2020....
Advocacy
IMA response: Arts & Culture Recovery Taskforce report
19 Nov 2020
Following the publication of 'Life worth Living', the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sorts and Media’s Arts & Culture Recovery Taskforce Report, the IMA has highlighted areas of benefit to the museum sector....
Consultation
Report on museum-school engagement during and post Covid 19
12 Nov 2020
A report by the Irish Museums Association (IMA) shows appetite for increased museum & school engagement and demonstrates the valuable role of museums in supporting teachers and students....
Awards & Bursaries
Interpreting Museums - Cooperation with NI initiative
19 Aug 2020
The IMA, in partnership with NIMC, has been award funding through the Dept of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and the Gaeltacht's Cooperation with NI to deliver a multifaceted project, Interpreting Museums....