Mindsets + Missions for Museums and Science Centres of the Future

Mindsets + Missions is a new learning and grants programme, funded by UK Research and Innovation, which supports museums and science centres to engage underrepresented groups with knowledge, research and innovation.

Using the concept of “future citizens”, we will enable people who bring diverse and plural perspectives to engage with, influence and participate in the development of the knowledge, research and innovation that our future societies will be built on. The Mindsets + Missions approach is about exploring the missions that drive our work and the mindsets that help us to achieve our aims.

The programme builds on a rich foundation of research and experience: the Mindsets for Museums of the Future report; Science and Discovery Centre Futures: Missions and Opportunities report; the Bold Futures programme; Inspiring Science Fund; Museums Change Lives; Digital Innovation and Engagement grants and more.

Mindsets + Missions is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). It is a key part of UKRI’s mission to break down the barriers between research, innovation and society. UKRI is providing a total of £750k for this programme, which is being delivered by a partnership of The Liminal Space , the Museums Association, and the Association for Science and Discovery Centres.

The deadline for individuals and organisations to apply is 19 December 2022.