A Collection of Useful Resources
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AICCM Environmental Guidelines
The Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material has published environmental guidelines for the care of cultural heritage collections to support collecting organisations in Australia.
First Peoples: A Roadmap for Enhancing Indigenous Engagement in Museums and Galleries
The Australian Museums and Galleries Association 10-Year Indigenous Roadmap is committed to improving Indigenous engagement and employment in museums and galleries across Australia.
National Standards For Australian Museums And Galleries
Are you looking for a comprehensive list of resources on museum practice? The National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries contains links to many resources on best practice.
The Burra Charter
How can we ensure that a heritage place is cared for properly? How can it be handed on to future generations in a way that retains the values which make it important to us?
ICOM Code Of Ethics For Museums
The ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums has been prepared by the International Council of Museums. It is the statement of ethics for museums referred to in the ICOM Statutes.
Museums Australia’s Code Of Ethics
Museums Australia's Code of Ethics for Art, History and Science Museums (1999) was developed to provide ‘a reference point’ for governing bodies and individual museum workers. It is currently under review.
Significance 2.0
Significance 2.0: a guide to assessing the significance of collection aims to help collecting organisations, collections professionals and the broader public to determine the significance of cultural and heritage objects.
Be Prepared
Be Prepared is Australia’s primary resource for Disaster Planning. Its practical guidelines have been produced to coordinate a national approach to caring for, and promoting access to Australia’s heritage collections.Join AMaGA and be part of our national network of museums, galleries and collecting organisations.