Fermanagh County Museum at Enniskillen Castle Retains Full Museum Accreditation

Fermanagh County Museum at Enniskillen Castle has once again achieved Full Museum Accreditation, reflecting its dedication to excellence in museum standards. The award, evaluated recently, recognises the museum’s commitment to effective governance, exemplary collections care and a high-quality visitor experience.

Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor John McClaughry commended Fermanagh County Musuem on the re-accreditation, saying;

“Achieving Full Museum Accreditation once again is a significant milestone, underscoring our dedication to exemplary governance, collections care and visitor experience. This accreditation affirms our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in valuing and enhancing access to our rich and diverse heritage and is testament to the ongoing hard work and dedication of our Museum Services staff.”

Eva Lynch, Accreditation Adviser and Assessor at Northern Ireland Museums Council said,

“We are pleased that the dedication of our local museums to governance, collections care, and visitor experience has allowed them to maintain the Accreditation Standard. We trust this will support their ongoing growth as valuable resources for both visitors and the local community. Accreditation is a recognised national standard that reassures all stakeholders.”

The Accreditation Scheme establishes national benchmarks for UK museums, guiding them in best practices and quality standards. Museums like Fermanagh County Museum renew their status every five years to confirm ongoing adherence to these evolving standards. While national, the scheme accommodates a variety of institutions, adapting to their unique sizes, types, and scopes.

Fermanagh County Museum received its latest Accreditation certificate on 21 October 2024, during the opening of the “William Scott (1913–1989): From Life to Art” exhibition at Enniskillen Castle.

Fermanagh County Museum is operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. For further information on the museum please visit its website at www.enniskillencastle.co.uk or telephone 028 6632 5000.