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Horniman, Oxford and Cambridge University museums plan for return of almost 300 Benin bronzes 08/08/2022
Major returns follow requests from Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments. »more
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums wins landmark business rate case 08/08/2022
Latest win against the Valuation Office Agency is likely to have implications for many other museums. »more
Creative UK and music APPG issue proposals to support touring for UK creative industries post-Brexit 08/08/2022
Two reports call for addressing confusing regulations and red tape, and have recommendations to streamline UK creative touring to Europe. »more
Department for Education commits to Cultural Education Plan in 2023 06/06/2022
Discussions underway on a more structured approach to supporting cultural education,. »more
Third Art Fund directors’ survey on pandemic impacts track ‘plans beyond mere survival’ 06/06/2022
Results of Art Fund survey show growing confidence - but some lost visitor demographics and the importance of addressing staff wellbeing. »more
RAMM About Town: Exeter Museum partners on consultation on the future of the high street 06/06/2022
Its innovative approach, based in a former GAP shop, includes using Lego, Minecraft and museum collections to help people think creatively. »more
Technicians: Science Museum announces Marvel among the partners for its new gallery 06/06/2022
Its look at the often overlooked work by technicians also encompasses work by veterinary nurses, NHS workers - and on the floor of the sea. »more
Museum of the Year shortlist champions education and co-creation 11/05/2022
The shortlist includes the Museum of Making in Derby, Horniman Museum & Gardens, London, People's History Museum, Manchester, Story Museum, Oxford and Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham, Wales. »more
Government distributes £4.6m to support volunteering, including to TWAM consortium 11/05/2022
160 community organisations are sharing £4.6m to support 7,800 volunteering opportunities through the Government’s Volunteering Futures Fund. »more
New appointments at NMDC 11/05/2022
Andrew Lovett has been appointed to the new post of Deputy Chair and Aoife O Callaghan-White is our new Public Affairs Officer »more