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What is a Registered/Accredited museum?

A museum or gallery that is either Registered or Accredited is one that that maintains professional standards of management and collection care. The scheme was introduced to ensure that all museums maintained the same standards. To become Registered or Accredited museums and galleries have to undergo a rigorous application process.

If you deposit an object with a Registered or Accredited museum or gallery you know that it will recieve a high standard of care.

Un-registered and un-accredited museums may be working towards registration or accreditation. Before agreeing to deposit your object or collection ask the museum if they are Registered or Accredited. You can also ask to see where your object or collection will be stored.