Museums, galleries & heritage

Heritage covers libraries, museums, galleries and visual arts. It offers rewarding careers for those interested in history and art. Plan activities across a whole day or just for 20 minutes.

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Guide to lessons on careers in museums, galleries and heritage, which includes the visual arts

Sector overview

Celebrate museums, galleries and heritage

Enjoy the overview of the heritage sector, including museums and galleries.

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Leeds Museums and Galleries

How young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can work in heritage.

Filmed in the North

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Nottingham Contemporary

Wingshan Smith explains her role as a youth programmer in the contemporary art gallery.

Filmed in the Midlands

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Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums

Fiona Greenwold talks about interpreting knowledge of nature to make people excited about nature.

Filmed in the North

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National Trust

Julia Galbenu explains how creativity and science combine in her role saving the sand dunes.

Filmed in the South

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University of Cambridge Museums

From conservation to curation, meet staff from across the city’s museums.

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