Background

The Isle of Wight Museums Forum is supported by South East Museum Development. It’s an information and learning network for museums on the Isle of Wight. Its aims are:

• To act as an information and learning network
• To facilitate internal and external communication, consultation and liaison
• To achieve economies of scale in joint initiatives
• To contribute to policy development and strategy formulation
• To help promote the Island’s heritage and the care of collections
• To help raise standards in museum practice

Membership

Membership is open to:

• Accredited museums based on the Isle of Wight
• Island museums or other bodies actively working towards Accreditation
• Public agencies and organisations whose remit includes the support or provision of Island museums.

Contact

For more information contact Museum Development Officers Stephen Lowy ([email protected]) or Katrina Burton ([email protected])

The Isle of Wight Museums Forum operates with a rotating chair.

Location

Isle of Wight

Frequency

Twice a year

Reporting

Minutes are taken by a volunteer at each meeting and circulated to Forum members.