Photo Museum Ireland part of Museum Standards Programme
The MSPI program is designed to improve the way collections are managed in museums and galleries in Ireland by setting higher standards for professionalism. Those who meet these standards are recognised through accreditation.
The Heritage Council created the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI) to establish a standard of excellence in the way collections are managed and cared for in Irish museums. By awarding accreditation, the program recognises museums that have achieved these high standards.
Museums that receive accreditation can be confident that they are equipped to properly care for their collections and cater to the needs of their visitors. When a museum takes part in the Museum Standards Programme, they are making a public commitment to take care of their collection. Achieving accreditation through MSPI shows that a museum is fulfilling their promise.
Photo Museum Ireland is proud to be part of this programme.
About the Standards
The standards set by MSPI are realistic and can be implemented by museums of any size, regardless of their funding level.
To help museums achieve these standards, MSPI offers a series of workshops that cover various topics such as caring for collections and documenting them, as well as displaying and storing artefacts. The workshops also focus on risk assessment and disaster planning, visitor care and access, museum governance and policies, managing finances, marketing, and developing education policies.
Moreover, MSPI provides a post-graduate museum course, which is specifically designed to complement the program. This course is supported by the Heritage Council and delivered by the University of Ulster.
