Review of the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum

As part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's programme of reviews, it is currently undertaking a joint review of the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum.

These Consultations are now closed.

It is a requirement of good Government that the bodies it funds should be reviewed every five years. The review will be comprehensive, wide-ranging and vigorous and is intended to examine how the Museums' have performed in the past and review their roles and functions and how those functions can best be carried out.

It will consider and comment on the Museums' aims and objectives for the next few years, review the efficiency and effectiveness of the way in which they deliver their services and make recommendations for their future development and management.

Individuals and organisations with an interest in the Museums are invited to make known their views. In particular, the Department would welcome views on the following topics:

the purposes, aims and objectives of the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum;
the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum's organisation, functions and delivery mechanisms;
the efficiency and effectiveness of the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum;
the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum's responsiveness and relationship with their customers;
the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum's partnerships and links with other organisations; and
the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum's use of new technology.

Consultation papers are attached with more details of how the review is being conducted, the role and functions of the Museum of London, Geffrye Museum and Horniman Museum and the sorts of questions you might consider in your response..

Introduction to Consultation Papers (PDF 24kb)

Museum of London Consultation Paper (PDF 13kb)
Geffrye Museum Consultation Paper (PDF 22kb)
Horniman Museum Consultation Paper (PDF 18kb)

These documents are available online in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

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