Museums Meet Up

Join Museum Development North for a chance to learn from colleagues across the local region, share your own ideas and pick up tips and advice. We are delighted that North Yorkshire Council, have kindly offered to be our host and we will be based in the Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate. Join friends old and new from across the North in an interactive and informative day.

The day will include:

• Presentation from North Yorkshire Council
• Case studies from around the region
• Exclusive tour of the Mercer Art Gallery
• Lunch and refreshments, courtesy of Museum Development North
• Opportunity to catch up with colleagues across the local region - find out what has been happening at their museum and share tips and advice
• Hear about all the latest information and opportunities from Museum Development North
• Chance to share your news
• Chat to your local Museum Adviser over lunch

How to get there - It is up to about 10-15 minute walk from both the Railway and Bus stations. The train runs direct services from Leeds and York. There is a range of car parking with Jubilee multistorey car park being the nearest, however more economical car parking is available on Tower Street at the West Park multistorey: Car park directory | North Yorkshire Council

Access information - There is step-free ramped access via the side entrance. There is one designated accessible parking bay available near to the Gallery and further Blue Badge parking is available within the town. You can find out all information at: Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate | Culture North Yorkshire

Catering: As part of MD North’s commitment to environmental responsibility and carbon reduction, catering for our in-person events is vegetarian and vegan. We encourage you to bring a reusable hot drink cup and water bottle, and perhaps a Tupperware to take home any leftovers to minimise food waste.

If you have any queries on the day, then please telephone or text Liz Denton on 07785 458220