News
Why local museums matter 06/06/2016
Diane Lees writes for the magazine 'First' about how local government can support museums. »more
A Wealth of Treasures 02/06/2016
The British Council commissioned NMDC to produce a brochure to showcase the breadth of collections held by UK museums to potential international museum partnerships. "A Wealth of Treasures" was launched at the British Embassy in Washington on 27th May. »more
Peter Bazalgette on the ‘single biggest challenge for our sector’ 05/05/2016
ACE Chair describes the challenges facing local councils in funding culture, and the ingenuity of some new approaches. »more
New directors interviewed 05/05/2016
Frances Morris and Gabriele Finaldi tell the press about their visions for their institutions. »more
Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee inquiry submission 05/05/2016
Read a synopsis of our submission. »more
White Paper announces museums review 06/04/2016
There will be a museums review during the 2016 - 17 financial year. »more
Select Committee Inquiry into funding culture in the regions 06/04/2016
The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has launched a new ‘Countries of Culture’ inquiry. »more
NMDC response to DCMS culture white paper 23/03/2016
NMDC welcomes the white paper’s recognition of the essential role culture plays in our society and economy. »more
Art UK replaces Your Paintings 06/03/2016
More than 3,000 collections are represented, making it the most comprehensive single site for UK art. »more
Last chance for expressions of interest in running Lancashire Museums 06/03/2016
Lancashire County Council will go ahead with the closure of five museum sites in April unless it receives expressions of interest by 27th March. »more