News
National Army Museum reopens in March 10/02/2017
After three years and £23.75m investment, the museum opens with several new galleries and a space for the under 7s. »more
Countries of culture report published 06/01/2017
The House of Commons Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport has reported on its inquiry into funding and support for the arts outside London. »more
All hands on deck: transforming volunteering in museums 06/01/2017
An app which increased volunteers from 40 to over 1000 at Wardown Park Museum is getting a wider rollout. »more
Birmingham Museums Trust faces 24% cut 06/01/2017
The Trust points to the consequences for visitors, education and local businesses as it faces a larger than expected cut. »more
Tax relief for permanent and temporary exhibitions included in Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 07/12/2016
Museums could save up to £30m each year. »more
Ian Blatchford to become new NMDC Chair 07/12/2016
Director of the Science Museum Group takes over in April 2017. »more
Working with national museums: partnership and collaboration 07/12/2016
NMDC has published a new leaflet to help you find the right person in national museums for partnership working. »more
2 March 2017: Working Internationally Conference 24/11/2016
NMDC and ICOM UK - supported by the British Council and Natural History Museum - will hold the fifth Working Internationally Conference on 2nd March 2017 at the Natural History Museum. »more
Select Committee Inquiry into the impacts of Brexit 03/11/2016
NMDC submitted evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee Inquiry into the impacts of Brexit on the creative industries, tourism and the digital single market. »more
NMDC urges government to ensure new tax relief benefits the whole sector 03/11/2016
NMDC asks the government to extend proposed tax reliefs to exhibitions longer than one year. »more