In January we went on our annual study trip abroad. This year we visited the very cold but beautiful Amsterdam. The trip was full of insights into museums in Amsterdam and what it is like to work in Dutch museums.
Stay tuned for a full write up from our bursary holders, all first time Study Trip attendees.
Join us on the 21st March 2017 for our next Study Day visiting Watford Museum to hear about their community partnerships plus a tour of the Harry Potter film sets at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. More information on our Study Days page and booking is essential via eventbrite.
The latest SEMFed study day at Bletchley Park saw 21 members gathering at the former codebreaking centre. We were very honoured to be greeted by the CEO of Bletchley Park, Iain Standen, who gave us a brief overview of the Park and plans for future developments. Iain then handed us over to Dr. David Kenyon,… Continue Reading
Buongiorno! We recently enjoyed a fantastic study trip to Rome with the South and East Museums Federation. Visiting a range of museums with talks and tours we enjoyed getting to know more about the organisation of Italian museums and how they compare to our own places of work. With time to explore what else the eternal… Continue Reading
The SEM Fed is unique among the national federations in organising an annual study trip that gives members a rare opportunity to visit behind the scenes and meet members of staff from museums across Europe and beyond. Study trips are organised by SEM Fed members and the costs are limited to your accommodation and travel. It is a… Continue Reading
A member’s report on our July Study Day in Oxford on the 16th July 2015, by Emily Shepperson. The study day began with an introduction to the Museum of Oxford by David Juler, Museum Development Assistant. It was interesting to hear about the ACE funded 40th anniversary projects including 40 years, 40 objects encouraging… Continue Reading
A member’s report, by Sue Foster, on our May Study Day, visiting Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury, 13th May 2015. Our latest study day was at Gainsborough’s house in the picturesque town of Sudbury in Suffolk. Our host for the day was Steph who had to cover for many other members of staff who are currently… Continue Reading
A member’s report on our Reading Study Day, 25th March 2015, by Lauren Ephithite We started the day at Reading Museum. We learnt of their current HLF funded project ‘Reading’s Abbey Revealed’ to redevelop and interpret the Abbey quarter and Reading’s heritage throughout the town. Matthew Williams, Reading Museum Manager was kind enough to… Continue Reading
A member’s report on our London Study Day, November 2014, by Sally Ackroyd. Once a year we have a London based event, to help bring people together from our wide region. This year we used the day to look at two very different approaches to First World War commemorations, in two very different museums.… Continue Reading
Study Day — Reading Museum and Museum of English Rural Life Heritage Lottery Funded Projects and Collaboration in Reading Wednesday 25th March 2015, 10.30 — 15.00 Reading Museum and the Museum of English Rural Life are in the process of two, different Heritage Lottery Funded projects. Reading Museum, managed by Reading Borough Council, is looking at… Continue Reading