News

Museum Partnership report offers a first in-depth analysis of the work of national museums 09/08/2019

 

DCMS report gives a wide-ranging view of national and international work during 2017 - 18. »more

Lifejackets, punk and prisons: new toolkit explores contemporary collecting 09/08/2019

 

Museums Development North West offers an introduction for beginners. »more

DCMS Committee recommends UK Garden Cities programme 09/08/2019

 

Report argues for a strong cultural component and highlights the link between garden design and the arts. »more

Lancashire commits £1m to mill museums ahead of possible National Trust takeover 09/08/2019

 

County Council offers support for up to two years. »more

Turner's 'Walton Bridges' is accessioned by Norwich Castle Museum 09/08/2019

 

First JMW Turner painting to enter a collection in the East of England. »more

NLHF launches £100m Heritage Horizon Awards 04/07/2019

 

First awards for projects over £5m available since 2017. »more

‘Culture Is Digital’ progress 04/07/2019

 

Work towards a more digitally enhanced cultural sector includes a new National Gallery Innovation Lab considering robotics and neurobiology. »more

Making the most of your museums: a handbook for councillors 04/07/2019

 

ACE and LGA have produced a handbook of advice and case studies for councillors on supporting local authority museums. »more

St Fagans becomes the first Welsh winner of Museum of the Year 04/07/2019

 

Art Fund praises a 'monument to modern museum democracy' »more

BCLM begins its 1940s – 60s town 05/06/2019

 

The site will take BCLM's story to 1968 and explore themes including the rise of the teenager and the birth of the NHS. »more