News

A Wealth of Treasures 02/06/2016

 

The British Council commissioned NMDC to produce a brochure to showcase the breadth of collections held by UK museums to potential international museum partnerships. "A Wealth of Treasures" was launched at the British Embassy in Washington on 27th May. »more

New directors interviewed 05/05/2016

 

Frances Morris and Gabriele Finaldi tell the press about their visions for their institutions. »more

Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee inquiry submission 05/05/2016

 

Read a synopsis of our submission. »more

Select Committee Inquiry into funding culture in the regions 06/04/2016

 

The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has launched a new ‘Countries of Culture’ inquiry. »more

NMDC response to DCMS culture white paper 23/03/2016

 

NMDC welcomes the white paper’s recognition of the essential role culture plays in our society and economy. »more

'Striking the Balance' between public access and commercial reuse of digital content 05/02/2016

 

A new report commissioned by the NMDC from the Collections Trust examines how museums are balancing the twin aims of maximising public access to their digital content and promoting their own financial sustainability. »more

Exhibition and event highlights 2016 02/02/2016

 

A selection of highlights from our members' programmes, from major exhibitions to more unusual events. »more

Museums fighting cuts 03/12/2015

 

Jim Richardson of Sumo blogs his experience of running our I Love Museums campaign. »more

NMDC response to Comprehensive Spending Review 25/11/2015

 

NMDC is delighted that the Chancellor has recognised museums’ “rich contribution to society and our economy” by committing to maintain their funding until 2020. »more

I Love Museums takes to the road 08/11/2015

 

We travel from Exeter to Scotland to promote the I Love Museums campaign. »more