News
Fitzwilliam Museum receives £83k from new DCMS Loneliness Fund 09/01/2019
The award is from a cross-sectoral funding stream to support stronger communities. »more
‘Not So Grim Up North’ TWAM publishes the results of its museums and wellbeing project 07/12/2018
Mapping how to do good work in museums with those with dementia, stroke and mental health problems. »more
British Council explores the growth of ‘soft power superpowers’ 07/12/2018
As Western countries invest less in international cultural institutions, Asia and South America are racing to open new centres. »more
Analysing the museum audience: from ‘Facebook families’ to ‘Commuterland culturebuffs’ 07/12/2018
A new Audience Agency report segments museum visitors in revealing ways. »more
NMS plans further work to support collections across Scottish museums 07/12/2018
Supporting curators and evolving knowledge so that collections can be better used by the public - and for international research networks. »more
Terracotta Warriors generate £78m for Liverpool 06/11/2018
600,000 visitors saw the exhibition from February to October, with three quarters saying they visited Liverpool specifically to see it. »more
ACE seeks new partners to show works from the Arts Council Collection 06/11/2018
New touring exhibitions drawn from ACE's 8000 strong collection will run over three years, »more
Improving digital skills in museums 06/11/2018
New Fellowships at several museums and digital courses to upskill the sector. »more
Mendoza Review Action Plan and Partnership Framework 10/10/2018
Plans announced for closer work between DCMS, major cultural funders and policy bodies to create greater strategic focus. »more
ACE and other museum bodies publish joint statement on collections at risk 10/10/2018
Joint statement on museums and collections at risk. »more