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Surrey Museums Consultative Committee

Development Plan 1998 - 2002

By 2002, we intend to make a substantial contribution to the increased

awareness
enjoyment
use and
professional standards of museums in Surrey, and that
the community and economic benefits of our museums will be recognised locally regionally nationally

take every opportunity to maximise financial and other resources for the benefit of museums
aid communication for all those involved with SMCC
be realistic and achievable
have tangible and measurable outcomes
help raise the profile of museums to both councillors and the public
improve standards of museums - behind the scenes and front of house
be enabling for museums, not directive of prescriptive
provide access and involvement for all types of museums
take account of the wider framework within which Surrey museums operate
be forward looking and strategic

promote the use of collections for curriculum support (other than history, particularly Science and Technology)
work with Secondary schools
encourage schools to use lesser used museums
provide professional advice to voluntary museums
initiate a more proactive involvement with teachers

"We will work with museums to develop a sustainable framework for museum education."

raise awareness of the importance of marketing with museums
raise the public profile of museums in Surrey and thereby increase their support
to encourage museums to develop a better awareness of existing and potential customers and their needs

encourage more and greater use of museums through the promotion of high quality front of house services

encourage museums to adopt sound management approaches in order to maximise resources in a competitive environment
encourage each local authority to clarify their policy to museums within their area
help those working in all types of museums to acquire the skills and resources to manage a modern museum service

For more information about Surrey Museums Consultative Committe, or to recieve the full text of the development plan, please contact us.