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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
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
Spring Statement includes a second round of the Levelling Up Fund 04/04/2022
There will also be further funds for Changing Places Toilets, and a review of Arms Length Bodies. »more
National Railway Museum receives largest ever single donation 04/04/2022
A £2.5m donation from the Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation will fund a new Wonderlab. »more
Figures from national museums show beginnings of long climb back to pre-pandemic visitors 03/03/2022
Figures significantly better than a year ago - but with some way to go to recover pre-pandemic footfall. »more