The Museum Accreditation Scheme is the industry's minimum standard.  It underpins the whole Renaissance in the Regions programme to transform England's regional museum: making them world class and fit for the 21st century.

Accreditation recognises the basic challenges faced by all museums, regardless of scope or scale, and sets a basic attainable level of achievement for everyone working in the sector.

On meeting the standard, museums have proven themselves to be professional organisations that are committed to caring for their collections, and provideing services and activities for the benefit of all users.

Celebrating Sucess - Accreditation article from April 2008 Inside MLA

Below are key documents for museums applying, or intending to apply for the Museum Accreditation Scheme:

Accreditation Delaration form for Curatorial Advisers (PDF 32KB)

Accreditation Declaration form for Museums (PDF 36KB)

Accreditation Scheme Briefing (PDF 36KB)

Accreditation Standard (PDF 159KB)

Applicant Checklist (PDF 224KB)

CPA & Accreditation Briefing Note (PDF 65KB)

Accreditation Scheme Programme Update - February 2008 (PDF 387KB)

Governance & Museum Management Checklist (PDF 87KB)

Staffing Checklist (PDF 45KB)

User Services Checklist (PDF 118KB)

Visitor Facilities Checklist (PDF 74KB)

Collections Management Checklist (PDF 74KB)