Reading Exercise – Museums and Communities Case Studies

The following museums have a clear offer for community groups. Pick three and explore the content:

York Castle Museum

Peace Museum

Hackney Museum

Museum of the Order of St John

Pitt Rivers Museum

Horniman Museum & Gardens

British Museum

• How could this relate to your museum or museums you are familiar with?
• How could you use these examples to influence within your museum or the sector?

This should take about 60 minutes.

Please record your learning in your reflection notes.