ABOUT US

EmmS was founded in 1981, and incorporated as a company in 1992.  We are a registered charity which serves museums of all types in the East Midlands region, operating in the historic counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.  We work closely with MLA East Midlands and Renaissance East Midlands

OUR VISION

Together, East Midlands museums will take a leading part in protecting the region's inheritance for the benefit of present generations, and as a continuing legacy for the future; in so doing, they will make an important contribution to the region's educational, social, cultural and economic life.

OUR MISSION

We will enhance and improve standards in the care and public use of the collections in the region's museums by providing advice and support.

OUR OBJECTIVES

We encourage:

• increased use and public enjoyment of museums
• realisation of the educational potential of museums
• the best standards of care and management of museum collections
• the continuing use of museums for scholarship and research
• recognition of EmmS as the voice of museums in the East Midlands

OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES

To achieve our objectives we

act as an advocate for museums on policy and strategic issues, and promote awareness of the role of museums in the cultural, social and economic vitality of the region
encourage good museum governance
encourage good management of museums, and the effective use of resources

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