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As a dog owner I find that the welcome varies enormously. You are right – the behaviour of both dog and owner will affect the welcome enormously! Obviously, there are issues of hygiene and preservation to consider – so I don’t mind if she can’t go inside the cafe or on the carpets, or into the rooms full of delicate objects. And of course, my dog is my responsibility – I expect her to behave and I wouldn’t expect staff to have to take care of her if she did sit outside (it’s my risk). But as I tend to travel alone with my dog, when I pitch up to a venue with her, I always hope at the least for a shady car park or a sheltered spot where she can sit outside, as I don’t usually expect that she will be allowed inside. Without the shade or shelter, I wouldn’t leave her outside, especially on a warm day, and we regretfully have to depart. Over the years, I have found that heritage venues in rural areas are more receptive, the more so if they are independently run. A few venues stand out in recent years: My dog was given a very warm welcome on a bright summer day at the marvellous Judges Lodgings in Presteigne. She couldn’t come in for a tour, but the volunteers in the shop said that, as it was quiet, they would keep an eye on her if she waited outside on the shady portico beside the street. After having an excellent tour, I came out to find that they had been better than their word – as well as a bowl of water and the remains of some biscuits, there was a deckchair beside my dog on the step, where a volunteer had been enjoying the warm weather and keeping her company. At Strutts Bobbin Mill in the Lakes, Ruby Dog was invited into the factory to join the tour. When I declined (on the basis that she hates the noise of the vacuum cleaner, so I had no faith that she would enjoy the racket of the bobbin lathes), she was offered a shady spot and water bowl outside in a position I could see from the factory windows, which was perfect. She also had a sneaky dip in the mill-stream afterward which she greatly enjoyed. Avoncroft Open Air Museum, Ryedale Folk Museum and Cogges Historic Farmhouse are all brilliant – I have visited each with family and friends – dogs are allowed on site on a lead and inside many of the buildings. Not the farmhouse at Cogges, but there is a little yard round the back that is sheltered. The volunteers are all very positive and being able to take the dog in makes for a full family day out. Finally, not a museum, but on our last few visits to Hay on Wye, my dog has been made welcome in an increasing number of the bookshops, and some of the cafes, even on wet days, and at two was treated to better biscuits than me! Happy Friday to you all! Jenni From: List for discussion of issues in museum education in the UK. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Charlotte Morgan Sent: 28 April 2017 10:26 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Dog Friendly Museums Hi Stuart, This is something I have been discussing with volunteers and colleagues here. Many people hover at our door and swap with a friend or partner to look after their dog. I welcome them in; many dogs are better behaved than children(!) The only area we don’t allow them is the café. (outside seating available). We don’t have an official policy on this but a general ‘well behaved dogs welcome’ rule. Haven’t have any collections issues (yet!) Hope this helps Charlotte Charlotte Morgan Development Manager Tel: 01685 886729 Facebook: "Cynon Valley Museum" Twitter: @cynonvalleymt Instagram: @cynonvalleymuseum Cynon Valley Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm From: "List for discussion of issues in museum education in the UK." <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Stuart Berry <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: Stuart Berry <[log in to unmask]> Date: Friday, 28 April 2017 at 10:16 To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Dog Friendly Museums Hello! A little lightweight Friday discussion point - are there any 'Dog Friendly' museums out there? If so, what does 'Dog Friendly' mean? I appreciate many museums/heritage sites with outdoor spaces or displays may allow dogs into those areas, but I am keen to find out if any museums or visitor centres allow non-assistance dogs inside their buildings or inside exhibitions anywhere? I spoke to a colleague working at our neighbours in Narberth Museum and discovered that they allowed dogs inside, and am keen to find out about others. Do any museums have any policies or guidelines about allowing dogs inside the buildings? Are there any sound arguments from a curatorial/conservation perspective to indicate that dogs shouldn't be allowed inside? Any thoughts or theories would be welcome, as well as any policies or studies! I will be happy to share my findings with the group, if anybody else is interested. Thanks all, and enjoy the bank holiday! -- Stuart D. Berry Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre Manager (www.sunderlandtrust.com) Museums and Heritage Education Consultant Digital Learning Network Committee Member (www.digitallearningnetwork.net) 07984 310395 www.twitter.com/stuartdberry https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stuartdberry --- This e-mail and any files attached are confidential for the use of the intended recipient. 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