Resources
These practical resources are designed for use by museum and heritage education practitioners working with a wide range of audiences.
Space for Learning: Hybrid and Blended Learning Guidance
These resources are from a series of Space for Learning Hybrid Learning Guidance workshops running from June 2022. The workshops have been programmed in response to needs identified by museum […]
Museum Education Officer Role Description & Case Studies
Resource highlighting Museum Education Officer skills and what similar roles entail from AGCAS, The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services. Read two relevant case studies from GEM members Shannen Johnson, Learning and Engagement Office at The Peace Museum and Jessica, Museum Education Officer at Cumbria's Museum of Military Life.
Calculating Day Rates For Freelancers
This tool was created by Tom Briggs, a museum freelancer, maths teacher and GEM Supplier, and is based on Paddy McNulty‘s advice given during GEM Freelance’s training session ““How Much!” Know […]
Contracts, Work Plans and Working Effectively with Freelancers
Guidance for developing clear contracts and plans to get the most out of your project created by South West Museum Development & Museum Freelance.
Connecting Museums, Galleries & Teachers – Art Fund Workshop
A resource for anyone looking to improve their connections with local teachers, and invite school visits. Slides from the Teacher Art Pass (TAP) Art Fund workshop exploring how museums can best connect with teachers, sharing their own research from a survey of TAP Teachers.
Arts Award: An Introduction for GEM Members
An introduction to Arts Award, an accessible, accredited qualification promoting achievement in the arts among young people. The Arts Award Introduction is free to download and use.
Museums and Heritage Student Volunteering Toolkit
This toolkit, created by Kingston University Museum & Gallery Studies MA student Holly Bastable, provides guidance and advice on developing skills, professional experience and career opportunities through volunteering. Highlights include […]
#MuseumHour on Reopening Museums
Take a look at this summary of the 3rd May 2021 #MuseumHour Twitter discussion hosted by Dan Johnson for helpful inspiration, advice and affirmation regarding reopening museums in Spring 2021, […]
Fair Museum Jobs Summit Recordings
Fair Museum Jobs Summit #FMJSummit was presented by Fair Museum Jobs and GEM in November 2020 with support from Art Fund. There were many exciting webinars on topics relating to […]
That Feels Like Home Podcast
That Feels Like Home uses MoDA's collections to build new stories that connect museum objects to contemporary topical issues. The podcast brings together academics, students, creative practitioners and researchers who engage with the museum's collections in different ways.