THE FUSILIER MUSEUM AWARDED ACCREDITATION ACCOLADE

The award winning Fusilier Museum, Bury which tells the stories of the Lancashire Fusiliers and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers has been awarded full museum accreditation.

The military museum is a popular place to visit for local residents, staying visitors, military enthusiasts and schools.

Administered by Arts Council England on behalf of the UK Accreditation Partnership, Accreditation is the benchmark for well-run Museums and Galleries.

It means that The Fusilier Museum is properly managed and governed to the nationally agreed industry standard and shows the museum takes proper care of its collections, sharing them with visitors and keeping them safe for future generations.

Accreditation opens up exciting funding opportunities, allows museums to host touring exhibitions and gives access to professional advice and support. It also gives confidence to donors and sponsors who may wish to support the museum in preserving heritage and inspiring future generations.

Accreditation covers museums of all types and sizes - from the smallest volunteer-run museums to national museums – and more than 1,700 museums are currently taking part in the scheme across the UK.

More information about the Accreditation scheme can be found here.

Colonel Brian Gorski, Chaiman of the Board of Trustees said: “We’re delighted to have been awarded full museum accreditation and thank all our staff and volunteers for their hard work to make this happen. Being awarded such an accolade is recognition of our commitment to preserving the collection and sharing the stories of the regiment and its atecedants for many years to come. “

Liz Johnson, Director Museums and Cultural Property at Arts Council England said: "We’re delighted that The Fusilier Museum has been successful in gaining their Accreditation status. This means that their Collections will be looked after and maintained offering inspiration, enjoyment and learning for the local community and visitors to enjoy now and in the future.”

The Fusilier Museum in Bury, Lancashire, is home to the collections of XX The Lancashire Fusiliers and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Documenting over 300 years of history and heritage through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Museum tells the rich and fascinating stories of the people who have served and continue to service in the Regiments