MGM is also supported by museums, galleries and arts organisations throughout the UK. Museums and Galleries Month was first held in 2000 and has taken place in May each year since then. MGM developed from Museums Week and Galleries Week with the aim of promoting museums and art galleries across the UK.

Loyd Grossman, Chairman of The Campaign for Museums, launched the first Museums Week in May 1997 to celebrate museums and to mark International Museums Day on 18 May.

The Campaign for Museums welcomes the participation of all UK museums, galleries and heritage attractions in MGM; there is no entry fee or charge. Participants are encouraged to organise events and activities, which reflect the theme, to stage special promotions during May to attract new and returning visitors and to use the MGM logo and special print.

Read reports of past Museums and Galleries Month by downloading the pdfs:

MGM 2008 Complete report

MGM 2007 Complete report

MGM 2007 Short report

MGM 2006 Complete report

MGM 2005 Complete report

MGM 2004 Complete report

MGM 2003 Complete report