Museums and Heritage, Short Course Programme

The programme is ideal for UK and international delegates of all ages and experiences who are interested in social and cultural history and how it is represented today.

In Nottingham and the surrounding region there are many nationally important museums and galleries, as well as castles and countryside estates that celebrate the city's place in British history. From Victorian workhouses to modern art exchanges, during this week you will get to engage first hand with the local museum and gallery sector and see how buildings old and new are attracting local, national and international visitors. You will examine local and regional history and contemporary cultures and develop projects and proposals that respond to new ways of curating to audiences today.

On your doorstep will be Nottingham Castle, The Galleries of Justice, Hardwick Hall and Wollaton Hall. Organised visits will enable you to explore these important buildings and their collections. You will learn about the museum sector and its funding and how the interpretation of material culture can affect the artefact on display. You will also learn from professionals about how marketing is exploiting the history of the region.

Lively study activities will support the visits to help you identify key themes as you immerse yourself in British culture and history. You will complete the week by creating a proposal, either individually or in groups, for an exhibition that celebrates the history and heritage of the region.

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