News
Museum world calls for UK to ratify Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Propert 11/08/2014
Senior cultural figures say there is now parliamentary time to pass important legislation to protect historical artefacts during war. »more
Early career museum professionals give a Manifesto for the Future of Museums 10/08/2014
Young professionals think ahead to the next decades of the sector, and the future they would like to see. »more
Working Internationally Regional Project launched in June 03/07/2014
ICOM-UK with ACE and NMDC are collaborating on a project to help local and regional museums work internationally. »more
Pay and display: new campaign to pay artists for exhibitions 04/06/2014
Paying Artists campaign attracts widespread sector support. »more
National Museum Wales embraces government’s anti-child-poverty agenda 04/06/2014
They publish an anti poverty resource pack with examples from across the cultural sector. »more
50p for culture campaign launched 10/04/2014
Local authorities urged to spend 50p per person per week on culture. »more
Why we give - UK giving culture dissected 01/04/2014
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has produced a new report, Why We Give, which explores responses to the question of what inspires 700 larger donors to give – people who give thousands each year to good causes. »more
Cultural announcements in the Budget 25/03/2014
Cultural Gifts Scheme, cathedrals, theatres and Magna Carta celebrations benefit from the 2014 Budget. »more
European #MuseumWeek launches on Twitter 22/03/2014
Museums across the UK are participating in a Europe wide social media promotion of museums and their work 24th - 30th March 2014 »more
Good programming and new innovations see rise in museum visitor figures 06/03/2014
The Beamish Museum, National Railway Museum and National Museum of Scotland all have a remarkable year - while the British Museum continues to lead the field. »more