Tag Archives: Outreach

Vacancy: Outreach & Access Manager

Posted on August 9, 2019 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

Would you like to develop exciting outreach projects for Museums & Galleries Edinburgh? We are recruiting for a part-time Outreach & Access Manager. The role is temporary until the end of July 2020. See My Job Scotland for more details.

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Some of my 2018 highlights

Posted on December 21, 2018 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

At this time of year our thoughts often turn back to the events of the last 12 months. So I wanted to write a blog to celebrate some of my key events of 2018. One of the big events for … Continue reading →

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New displays at Victoria Primary School

Posted on August 10, 2018 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

The Wee Museum of Newhaven at Victoria Primary is being refurbished. The new exhibition ‘Newhaven Stories’ will explore three themes: Newhaven in Wartime, Fishing and Schooldays. The school will be open for Doors Open Day on 29 September, or you can … Continue reading →

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Proud City at Fountainbridge Library

Posted on November 22, 2017 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

Did you miss the Proud City exhibition when it was on display at the People’s Story Museum? You can now see a smaller pop-up version of the exhibition on display in Fountainbridge Library. Proud City marks 10 years since the … Continue reading →

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Updated handling boxes

Posted on August 18, 2017 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

Did you know that we have a range of handling boxes which can be borrowed for free by schools, community groups and care providers? These include loan boxes for schools and reminiscence boxes for older people’s groups. There are boxes on … Continue reading →

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Fantastic summer exhibitions

Posted on July 24, 2017 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

Regular followers will know I usually blog about my work. However I’d like to take time in this blog to talk about some of the amazing free exhibitions on this summer, as well as giving a bit of an update … Continue reading →

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Art in the City- new dates

Posted on July 14, 2017 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

The new autumn/ winter programme for Art in the City is now available (see below). All sessions are free and take place 10:30-12:00. Art in the City provides an opportunity for people whose lives are affected by dementia and their … Continue reading →

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Holiday activities in Oxgangs, Currie and Colinton libraries

Posted on July 6, 2017 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

Looking for family summer holiday activities? Would you like to try out some traditional games? Learn how to use a diabolo, whip and peerie and more. There will be free drop-in games activities taking place on: 12 July 2.30-3.30pm at … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Alphabet

Posted on April 7, 2017 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

You may have already seen the article in the Scotsman about the upcoming Edinburgh Alphabet exhibition at the City Art Centre. The exhibition opens on 19 May and there will be a range of events that weekend for the Festival of … Continue reading →

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Crossings exhibition now on display at the People’s Story Museum

Posted on March 8, 2017 by edinburghmuseumsoutreach

Crossings is an exhibition exploring the heritage of Leith. The exhibition is the cumulation of a project developed by Dancebase in partnership with Edinburgh Museums & Galleries and Historic Environment Scotland. Several groups of young people explored the heritage of … Continue reading →

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