Accreditation for Chesterfield Museum
Chesterfield Museum, which is owned and operated by Chesterfield Borough Council has had its accreditation renewed by Arts Council England.
This means that the popular attraction on St Mary’s Gate has high standards both for visitors and caring for objects in its collection.
These include:
- Collections are cared for to a high standard to ensure that they are around for people today and in the future and are well documented
- Making the museum accessible and widening its range of visitors through exhibitions, events and outreach and educational activities
- Using different methods to suit visitors such as hands-on activities and talks as well as written information
- Providing a variety of learning and discovery experiences
- Working with different partners.
Councillor Steve Brunt, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy said: “Each year thousands of people visit the many and varied exhibitions and activities at Chesterfield Museum and feedback we receive is positive.
“I’m proud that the museum has had its accreditation renewed and would like to thank our staff for the hard work they have put into this over the last two years.”
Receiving the accreditation means the museum can continue to apply for funding from organisations such as Heritage Lottery Fund and Museums Development East Midlands.
Over the last year, the museum has held a variety of exhibitions including Chesterfield on tap looking at the history of Chesterfield’s breweries and mineral water manufacturers, Other Stories in partnership with LGBT+ Derbyshire celebrating stories from LGBT+ communities, and the Vikings.
The current exhibition, Park Life, exploring the borough’s parks and open spaces runs until 15 September.
The museum also holds regular events including the Lego Play Day, Meet George Stephenson and behind the scenes tours. To look at the current programme, visit: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum.
Chesterfield Museum is open each Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm – admission is free.
