Laying the Groundwork for Elgin Museum’s Future

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We are grateful to the NLHF for supporting us by funding this project aimed at helping to drive forward our much-needed Buildings Redevelopment Project.

The project will see the appointment of two new staff members: a Full Time fixed term independent collections Inventory Project Manager and a part time Redevelopment Project Manager.

Outcomes of the project will include:

  • A full inventory audit of the collection, providing us with a detailed description of our collection in preparation for the collections being removed to an offsite location while redevelopment works are carried out. The Inventory will also be used as a basis to inform the future redisplay of collections in the Museum, will improve collections documentation and will assist with rationalisation of the collection.
  • Management of the development and delivery of the Redevelopment Project, identifying and applying for funding, identifying and mitigating project risks and issues, and helping the architectural team secure statutory consents. This role in particular will alleviate some of the current pressures faced by our volunteer management team.
  • Engagement with volunteers, Moray Society members and all other Museum supporters, through regular updates and progress reports, social media content, in person and online talks.