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Latest data shows two-thirds of 5-10 year old children visited a museum out of school time last year »more

New research reveals scale of partnership working between national and regional museums. »more

Leading figures from the arts, business and public sector came together at the V&A last month to call for investment to support culture through the recession. »more

Online boutique Culturelabel has been launched bringing together the retail outlets of 60 British cultural institutions. »more

NMDC members have adopted new guidelines for environmental conditions in a major move towards a less energy-intensive approach to collections care. »more

On 22nd July the MLA published the findings of the independent review of the Renaissance in the Regions programme, together with the the National Action Plan for Museums. »more

New NMDC project aims to ensure museum partnership working is strategic and effective. »more

Visits to national museums and galleries are at a record high for the third year running, with more than 40.3 million such visits recorded last year. »more

This major new book on the educational role of museums brings together a collection of essays addressing key questions about the role of museums in young people's wellbeing and learning. »more

The Government has announced plans to create between five and ten thousand new jobs for young people in the culture and creative industries sectors as part of the £1.1bn Future Jobs Fund. »more