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Commercial income unlikely to recover for ‘several years’ in Welsh museums 02/09/2020
Evidence to Senedd underlines the challenges faced by museums but points to how they can deliver social benefit across health and education. »more
Cultural Recovery Funds 06/08/2020
A summary of how to apply for Cultural Recovery Funds across the UK. »more
50 cultural projects for people shielding at home 06/08/2020
The Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance has reported on some of the best projects from across arts and museums - from activity through phone calls, to Scratch nights. »more
Museum of the Year Award will go to five winners this year 06/08/2020
The Art Fund has increased the shared prize by 40%. »more
National museums reopen across the UK 06/08/2020
Many more museums are planning to reopen during August, including most nationals. »more
Government £1.57bn package of emergency grants and loans for the cultural sector 07/07/2020
Distribution will be in partnership with ACE, NLHF, Historic England and other specialist bodies. »more
Guidance for museums for safe reopening from NMDC 07/07/2020
Plus signposting to other checklists from ICOM and AIM. »more
Exeter City Council wins landmark victory on rateable value of RAMM museum buildings 06/07/2020
The final ruling will set a precedent across the museum sector. »more
National Museum Directors' statement on Prime Minister's Announcement on 23 June 23/06/2020
The Directors of Tate, Science Museum Group, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum responded to the Prime Minister's announcement on 23rd June. »more
A snapshot of European museum reopening: from Austria to Poland 04/06/2020
From plexiglass and sanitiser to vibrating lanyards - how museums across Europe are approaching socially distanced reopening. »more