Our Mission

We will preserve and strengthen the collections in our care, putting learning for all at the centre of what we do.  Our mission is to bring Scarborough’s collections closer to the people, inspiring a sense of wonder and joy. 

 

Our Objectives

To care for and develop the collections, building up our knowledge of them so that we hand them on to the next generation improved and enhanced.

To give more access to more collections for more people, through displays as well as through publication including the web.

To put real learning with real museum objects at the very heart of all we do.

To build communities of interest with partners and other stakeholders in order to create a sustainable future for Scarborough’s collections.

To add to our core funding through innovative, strategic fund-raising.

 

Charitable Status

Scarborough Museums Trust is a registered charity (no. 1106238).  You can see a full list of our Trustees here, and all our annual reports and accounts can be seen on the Charity Commission website.