Core funding for Museums and Galleries Month is provided by Museums Libraries Archives Council (MLA) through Renaissance in the Regions. Following a review of MGM undertaken in 2004/5, MLA confirmed its support for Museums and Galleries Month from 2006 for three years on the basis of a number of recommendations which are now being implemented.

Arts Council England provides additional funding to enhance the involvement of art galleries and artists in Museums and Galleries Month. Art galleries and museums are encouraged to work in collaboration to develop the appreciation of contemporary art. As part of this programme, MGM launches Focus on Art during MGM this year; this will be further developed over the next two years.

MGM2006 received additional support from the Coral Samuel Foundation, the Foyle Foundation, Borders, the Welsh Assembly Government, MLA London and the Mayor of London.

The 24 Hour Museum, UK’s national virtual museum, provides important support for Museums and Galleries Month. This includes this website, as well as the events database shared with MGM.

Museums and Galleries Month supports the annual European museum promotion organised by the French Department of Culture.

As part of its growth and development, The Campaign for Museums is actively seeking additional partners and supporters to meet its objectives of a “Bigger and Better” Museums and Galleries Month, encouraging more people to enjoy and appreciate the heritage in museums and galleries across the UK.