Fife Museums Get Together Day

Join Fife Museums Forum for the Get Together Day, a free networking and learning event for museum workers and volunteers across Fife.

Taking place at St Andrews Town Hall, the morning will feature short talks, facilitated discussion and opportunities to connect with others working in museums and heritage. The programme focuses on collaboration, partnership working and shared learning across the sector.

Free to attend. Booking required.

Hosted by Fife Museums Forum this free event is designed to give people working in museums and heritage the chance to step back from day-to-day pressures, meet colleagues from across the region and explore common challenges and opportunities.

The morning programme includes:

• A welcome from Fife Museums Forum
• Presentations on University of St Andrews placements, including both theory and student experience
• A talk on the Unicorn Ukraine Project, exploring partnership working and collaboration
• Facilitated breakout discussions focusing on engagement with new audiences and volunteers
• Quick-fire updates from museums colleagues
• A feedback and open discussion session
• Informal networking time

Following the morning sessions, attendees will be invited to visit either St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden, St Andrews Castle, or St Andrews Cathedral.

Please note: the afternoon visits are at your own risk. Please wear appropriate clothing/footwear for a historic site. Visit the venues' websites for further access information.

Who is this event for?

Anyone working or volunteering in Fife’s museums and heritage sector, including staff, volunteers, freelancers and trustees.

What will you gain?

• Opportunities to network with peers from across Fife
• Practical insight into partnership working in the museum and heritage sector
• Shared learning from colleagues and project partners
• A stronger sense of the collective work happening across the region

Venue & practical information

The event takes place at St Andrews Town Hall, centrally located with good public transport links.

Tea and coffee will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring a packed lunch or grab lunch in the town centre.

The event is free to attend, but advance booking is required.

Please let us know about any access requirements when registering.

A limited number of tables will be available in the hall for the display of leaflets and printed materials. If your organisation would like to use one, please email us at fifemuseumsforum@gmail.com.

We have a small budget to assist with travel expenses for those that need it - if you are interested please email fifemuseumsforum@gmail.com.