Annual Museum Survey

We run this survey to predominantly collect quantitative data, which represents the audiences, workforce and financial operational context of Accreditation museums and those Working Towards Accreditation (WTA) across England.  This data is valuable for gaining an understanding of museums in their locality and in a regional and national context.  Analysis of the data can inform a benchmark for participant museums year on year and identify trends across the sector at a regional and national level.

We collect data from our regional museums each year from June onwards and all museums whom respond get a personalised calculation of the economic impact of their activities for that financial year, as well as insight into how their own operations compare within the region.

You can see the results from each year below, including regional and county breakdowns where possible.

Annual Museum Survey 2021/22 results

Annual Museum Survey 2021/22 results

The Annual Museum Survey is an annual survey for all Accredited or Working towards Accreditation museums across England. It is delivered by MD England and managed by South West Museum Development. The Annual Museum Survey 2022 national report seeks to understand the...

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Annual Museum Survey 2021/22 results

Annual Museum Survey 2020/21 results

The Annual Museum Survey is an annual survey for all Accredited or Working towards Accreditation museums across England. It is delivered by MD England and managed by South West Museum Development. The Annual Museum Survey 2021 national report reveals the far-reaching...

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Annual Museum Survey 2021/22 results

Annual Museum Survey 2019/20 Results

The Annual Museum Survey is an annual survey for all Accredited or Working towards Accreditation museums across England. It is delivered by MD England and managed by South West Museum Development. In 2019/20 the survey was more important than ever as we sought to gain...

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