South West Fed
@swfed.bsky.social
Connecting and inspiring the museums and heritage community across Southwest England for the benefit of organisations and their audiences. We are an independent membership organisation that advocates for museums, galleries and heritage sites.
We're sorry! We're sold out for the Shoemakers event but we’re just crossing the t's and dotting the i's on our Spring 2026 events programme 👀 so you'll be the first to hear about upcoming talks, site visits and sector discussions. #MuseumEvents #SWFed
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We're sorry! We're sold out for the Shoemakers event but we’re just crossing the t's and dotting the i's on our Spring 2026 events programme 👀 so you'll be the first to hear about upcoming talks, site visits and sector discussions. #MuseumEvents #SWFed
Did you know it’s currently FREE to join the South West Fed?
✔ Access to sector events
✔ Funding and job updates
✔ A growing professional network
✔ A voice in shaping future programmes
Invite a colleague and help grow our community.
#JoinSWFed #MuseumCommunity
✔ Access to sector events
✔ Funding and job updates
✔ A growing professional network
✔ A voice in shaping future programmes
Invite a colleague and help grow our community.
#JoinSWFed #MuseumCommunity
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Did you know it’s currently FREE to join the South West Fed?
✔ Access to sector events
✔ Funding and job updates
✔ A growing professional network
✔ A voice in shaping future programmes
Invite a colleague and help grow our community.
#JoinSWFed #MuseumCommunity
✔ Access to sector events
✔ Funding and job updates
✔ A growing professional network
✔ A voice in shaping future programmes
Invite a colleague and help grow our community.
#JoinSWFed #MuseumCommunity
👞 New 2026 Event | Shoemakers’ Museum
📅 Thursday 29 January | 1–4pm
Step inside Somerset’s newest museum and enjoy behind-the-scenes insights from the museum team
⚠️ Limited places - Book now👉
www.tickettailor.com/events/south...
#MuseumEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #SouthWestMuseums
📅 Thursday 29 January | 1–4pm
Step inside Somerset’s newest museum and enjoy behind-the-scenes insights from the museum team
⚠️ Limited places - Book now👉
www.tickettailor.com/events/south...
#MuseumEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #SouthWestMuseums
January 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM
👞 New 2026 Event | Shoemakers’ Museum
📅 Thursday 29 January | 1–4pm
Step inside Somerset’s newest museum and enjoy behind-the-scenes insights from the museum team
⚠️ Limited places - Book now👉
www.tickettailor.com/events/south...
#MuseumEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #SouthWestMuseums
📅 Thursday 29 January | 1–4pm
Step inside Somerset’s newest museum and enjoy behind-the-scenes insights from the museum team
⚠️ Limited places - Book now👉
www.tickettailor.com/events/south...
#MuseumEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #SouthWestMuseums
🎄 Season’s Greetings from the South West Fed 🎄 Wishing all our members & friends a very Happy Christmas. Thanks for being part of a brilliant community and we look forward to welcoming you back to events in the new year. Warm wishes from us all ✨
December 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🎄 Season’s Greetings from the South West Fed 🎄 Wishing all our members & friends a very Happy Christmas. Thanks for being part of a brilliant community and we look forward to welcoming you back to events in the new year. Warm wishes from us all ✨
👞 NEW EVENT – January 2026 👞
📍 Shoemakers’ Museum, Street
📅 Thurs 29 Jan | 1–4pm
Behind-the-scenes insights, a guided tour, and time to connect with colleagues across the South West.
👉 Book early to secure your place.
#SouthWestMuseums #HeritageSector #SWFed swfed.org.uk/online-creat...
📍 Shoemakers’ Museum, Street
📅 Thurs 29 Jan | 1–4pm
Behind-the-scenes insights, a guided tour, and time to connect with colleagues across the South West.
👉 Book early to secure your place.
#SouthWestMuseums #HeritageSector #SWFed swfed.org.uk/online-creat...
Creative Programme – South West Fed
swfed.org.uk
December 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
👞 NEW EVENT – January 2026 👞
📍 Shoemakers’ Museum, Street
📅 Thurs 29 Jan | 1–4pm
Behind-the-scenes insights, a guided tour, and time to connect with colleagues across the South West.
👉 Book early to secure your place.
#SouthWestMuseums #HeritageSector #SWFed swfed.org.uk/online-creat...
📍 Shoemakers’ Museum, Street
📅 Thurs 29 Jan | 1–4pm
Behind-the-scenes insights, a guided tour, and time to connect with colleagues across the South West.
👉 Book early to secure your place.
#SouthWestMuseums #HeritageSector #SWFed swfed.org.uk/online-creat...
We stand in solidarity with colleagues at Bristol Museum following the distressing theft from their collections archive. Our thoughts are with the museum team and we extend our support to colleagues across the sector affected by this news. bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hundreds of items taken in high-value Bristol Museum archive raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken.
bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We stand in solidarity with colleagues at Bristol Museum following the distressing theft from their collections archive. Our thoughts are with the museum team and we extend our support to colleagues across the sector affected by this news. bbc.co.uk/news/article...
SW heritage folks: join us on 29 Jan for Sole Stories at the new Shoemakers Museum, Somerset. Explore the galleries, hear from the curators, and connect with fellow heritage professionals.
🎟️ Discounted tickets for SWFed members (free to join)
👉 Info & booking: swfed.org.uk/online-creative-programme
🎟️ Discounted tickets for SWFed members (free to join)
👉 Info & booking: swfed.org.uk/online-creative-programme
Creative Programme – South West Fed
We continue to programme events and online talks throughout the year to showcase work across the Southwest, explore issues and share learning from across our sector. Events and online talks, with the…
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December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
SW heritage folks: join us on 29 Jan for Sole Stories at the new Shoemakers Museum, Somerset. Explore the galleries, hear from the curators, and connect with fellow heritage professionals.
🎟️ Discounted tickets for SWFed members (free to join)
👉 Info & booking: swfed.org.uk/online-creative-programme
🎟️ Discounted tickets for SWFed members (free to join)
👉 Info & booking: swfed.org.uk/online-creative-programme
A truly wonderful event at the beautiful russellcotes.com Art Gallery & Museum last week. A huge thank-you to our fantastic hosts for the warm welcome, fascinating insights, and of course the delicious mulled wine and mince pies! 🎄💫 Keep an eye out for news of our upcoming events!!
Home - Welcome to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum - Russell-Cotes
Visit the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth. Step into another world and explore artwork and objects from around the world.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A truly wonderful event at the beautiful russellcotes.com Art Gallery & Museum last week. A huge thank-you to our fantastic hosts for the warm welcome, fascinating insights, and of course the delicious mulled wine and mince pies! 🎄💫 Keep an eye out for news of our upcoming events!!
✨ Members get more!
Our December newsletter will be going out next week, packed with news, reviews, jobs and upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to make sure you receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox: swfed.org.uk
Our December newsletter will be going out next week, packed with news, reviews, jobs and upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to make sure you receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox: swfed.org.uk
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December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✨ Members get more!
Our December newsletter will be going out next week, packed with news, reviews, jobs and upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to make sure you receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox: swfed.org.uk
Our December newsletter will be going out next week, packed with news, reviews, jobs and upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to make sure you receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox: swfed.org.uk
🎉 Congrats to Tavistock Museum! 🎉
They’ve been selected as this year’s Kathy Callow Grant winner. Their project shows real vision in caring for and sharing local heritage, boosting community engagement and learning. Excited to see what they do next! Read more in next weeks newsletter!
They’ve been selected as this year’s Kathy Callow Grant winner. Their project shows real vision in caring for and sharing local heritage, boosting community engagement and learning. Excited to see what they do next! Read more in next weeks newsletter!
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🎉 Congrats to Tavistock Museum! 🎉
They’ve been selected as this year’s Kathy Callow Grant winner. Their project shows real vision in caring for and sharing local heritage, boosting community engagement and learning. Excited to see what they do next! Read more in next weeks newsletter!
They’ve been selected as this year’s Kathy Callow Grant winner. Their project shows real vision in caring for and sharing local heritage, boosting community engagement and learning. Excited to see what they do next! Read more in next weeks newsletter!
We’re recruiting a Company Secretary Trustee at South West Fed.
Governance impact + sector development + networks.
Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/
Governance impact + sector development + networks.
Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/
Get Involved – South West Fed
swfed.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We’re recruiting a Company Secretary Trustee at South West Fed.
Governance impact + sector development + networks.
Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/
Governance impact + sector development + networks.
Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/
✨ Step into a Victorian masterpiece with us this December!
Join us in Bournemouth on 1 Dec at the Russell-Cotes Museum for talks, tours, festive treats + mulled wine.
Tickets are limited — grab yours now
swfed.org.uk/events/russe...
Join us in Bournemouth on 1 Dec at the Russell-Cotes Museum for talks, tours, festive treats + mulled wine.
Tickets are limited — grab yours now
swfed.org.uk/events/russe...
Russell-Cotes: a unique Victorian villa – South West Fed
Join us for a festive visit to Russell-Cotes to discover the rich history of this magnificent Victorian villa and hear from the team behind the distinctive visitor offer.
swfed.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
✨ Step into a Victorian masterpiece with us this December!
Join us in Bournemouth on 1 Dec at the Russell-Cotes Museum for talks, tours, festive treats + mulled wine.
Tickets are limited — grab yours now
swfed.org.uk/events/russe...
Join us in Bournemouth on 1 Dec at the Russell-Cotes Museum for talks, tours, festive treats + mulled wine.
Tickets are limited — grab yours now
swfed.org.uk/events/russe...
Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for our brilliant Museums + Climate Change talk.Next up → a festive seaside finish to the year 🌊🎄End 2025 inspired — and better connected.Join us at the Russell-Cotes in Bournemouth. Tours, insights, festive treats… and new connections
swfed.org.uk/events
swfed.org.uk/events
Russell-Cotes: a unique Victorian villa – South West Fed
Join us for a festive visit to Russell-Cotes to discover the rich history of this magnificent Victorian villa and hear from the team behind the distinctive visitor offer.
swfed.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for our brilliant Museums + Climate Change talk.Next up → a festive seaside finish to the year 🌊🎄End 2025 inspired — and better connected.Join us at the Russell-Cotes in Bournemouth. Tours, insights, festive treats… and new connections
swfed.org.uk/events
swfed.org.uk/events
🌍 Can museums shape how we respond to the climate crisis?
Join us online TOMORROW to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Join us online TOMORROW to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre – South West Fed
Can museums help shape how we respond to the climate crisis? John Kenneth Paranada, the Sainsbury Centre’s first Curator of Art and Climate Change, believes they can—by bringing together art,…
swfed.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌍 Can museums shape how we respond to the climate crisis?
Join us online TOMORROW to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Join us online TOMORROW to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
We’re recruiting a Company Secretary Trustee at South West Fed.
Governance impact + sector development + networks.
Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/
Governance impact + sector development + networks.
Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/
Get Involved – South West Fed
swfed.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We’re recruiting a Company Secretary Trustee at South West Fed.
Governance impact + sector development + networks.
Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/
Governance impact + sector development + networks.
Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/
LIMITED TICKETS LEFT SO BOOK NOW FOR THIS THURSDAY LUNCHTIME!!! Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre (Online Talk)
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre – South West Fed
Can museums help shape how we respond to the climate crisis? John Kenneth Paranada, the Sainsbury Centre’s first Curator of Art and Climate Change, believes they can—by bringing together art,…
swfed.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
LIMITED TICKETS LEFT SO BOOK NOW FOR THIS THURSDAY LUNCHTIME!!! Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre (Online Talk)
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Fun fact: The UK’s longest running archaeological research project? Started by a South West Fed subcommittee.1940s curators analysing Neolithic axes → mapping prehistoric supply chains + movement across Britain.Still running today.Still influencing research.Archaeology flex.
SW Implement Petrology Group – South West Fed
The South West Federation of Museums and Art Galleries was established in the 1931 by a group of curators in museums to promote a culture of shared learning among museums in South West England. In…
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November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fun fact: The UK’s longest running archaeological research project? Started by a South West Fed subcommittee.1940s curators analysing Neolithic axes → mapping prehistoric supply chains + movement across Britain.Still running today.Still influencing research.Archaeology flex.
Join the South West Fed! The best ideas happen when people connect. Join today (for free!!) to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and shape the future of heritage across the region. Learn more → swfed.org.uk
#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed
#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed
South West Fed – Together for Heritage
swfed.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Join the South West Fed! The best ideas happen when people connect. Join today (for free!!) to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and shape the future of heritage across the region. Learn more → swfed.org.uk
#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed
#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed
✨ Members get more!
Our November newsletter went out to members today and is jam packed with SW heritage news, jobs, funding and details of upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox:
Our November newsletter went out to members today and is jam packed with SW heritage news, jobs, funding and details of upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox:
South West Fed – Together for Heritage
Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…
swfed.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✨ Members get more!
Our November newsletter went out to members today and is jam packed with SW heritage news, jobs, funding and details of upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox:
Our November newsletter went out to members today and is jam packed with SW heritage news, jobs, funding and details of upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox:
JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! We’re recruiting!
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk
South West Fed – Together for Heritage
Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…
swfed.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! We’re recruiting!
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk
🌍 Can museums shape how we respond to the climate crisis?
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre – South West Fed
Can museums help shape how we respond to the climate crisis? John Kenneth Paranada, the Sainsbury Centre’s first Curator of Art and Climate Change, believes they can—by bringing together art,…
swfed.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🌍 Can museums shape how we respond to the climate crisis?
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
LIMITED TICKETS LEFT SO BOOK NOW FOR NEXT THURSDAY LUNCHTIME!!! Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre (Online Talk)
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre – South West Fed
Can museums help shape how we respond to the climate crisis? John Kenneth Paranada, the Sainsbury Centre’s first Curator of Art and Climate Change, believes they can—by bringing together art,…
swfed.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
LIMITED TICKETS LEFT SO BOOK NOW FOR NEXT THURSDAY LUNCHTIME!!! Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre (Online Talk)
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Join the South West Fed! The best ideas happen when people connect. Join today (for free!!) to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and shape the future of heritage across the region. Learn more → swfed.org.uk
#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed
#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed
South West Fed – Together for Heritage
swfed.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Join the South West Fed! The best ideas happen when people connect. Join today (for free!!) to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and shape the future of heritage across the region. Learn more → swfed.org.uk
#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed
#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed
We’re recruiting!
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk
South West Fed – Together for Heritage
Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…
swfed.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We’re recruiting!
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk
🌍 Can museums shape how we respond to the climate crisis?
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre – South West Fed
Can museums help shape how we respond to the climate crisis? John Kenneth Paranada, the Sainsbury Centre’s first Curator of Art and Climate Change, believes they can—by bringing together art,…
swfed.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🌍 Can museums shape how we respond to the climate crisis?
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...