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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
£4m available in new round of DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund 04/04/2022
370 museums and galleries in England are eligible to apply to the latest round of the fund. »more
Open letter: Museums have huge benefits for children beyond passing exams 04/04/2022
An open letter outlines the benefits of museum visits for schoolchildren, from wellbeing to development. »more
Attraction visitor statistics for 2021: with NHM as the most visited museum 04/04/2022
ALVA's statistics show a big variation in recovery by attraction type - with parks, gardens and venues with outside space finding it easiest to bounce back. »more