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NMDC and the Art Fund have commissioned new research to understand why so few museum goers donate when visiting museums, and to discover what will motivate them to give in future. »more

The Government has published proposals to modernise copyright licensing which would provide museums with a way to more fully use orphan works and apply for an extended collective license to digitise whole collections. The proposals were debated in the House of Commons on 17th October and will now be debated in the House of Lords. »more

Ten NMDC members are taking part in a new schools programme in partnership with museums around the country. »more

NMDC is delighted to formally confirm that all 16 Renaissance Major Partner Museums are now members of the NMDC. »more

NMDC is delighted by the news that Government will drop plans to introduce a cap on tax relief on donations to charity. »more

NMDC has published a new report,World Collections, illustrating the breadth of museums' international work and exploring its wider impact. »more

NMDC has responded to the Intellectual Property Office’s consultation on copyright welcoming proposals to enable museums and galleries to more easily use certain works in their collections. »more

NMDC has welcomed proposals to simplify the European Commission’s Culture and Media programmes, aid capacity building and audience development within the creative sector and maintain the EU’s existing responsibilities for cultural heritage. »more

Henley Review of Cultural Education recognises the valuable contribution museums play in the lives of children and young people and Government announces £3.6m funding for museum education. »more

NMDC argues that cultural engagement is a crucial element of individual, community and national well-being and should be included in the Government's indicators for measuring national wellbeing. »more