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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
Solidarity with Ukraine, and practical action from museums as Russia invades 03/03/2022
A round up of how the museum and cultural world has reacted, with both symbolic and practical support. »more
National Gallery X project seeks to close the ‘values gap’ and encourage climate action in the home 03/03/2022
Nesta, National Gallery and King's College London mix art with technology and performance for new programme. »more
Watch by Livestream: Museums and Galleries responding to the Climate and Ecological Crisis Conferenc 03/03/2022
Watch the broadcast of our sold-out conference on 7th - 8th March (no need to book). »more
Art Fund report on the future of touring exhibitions 08/02/2022
‘Going Places: Touring and shared exhibitions in the UK’ looks at issues from sustainability to networking opportunities - and the importance of the Museums and Galleries Exhibitions Tax Relief. »more
MDE report shows urban and local authority museums among worst hit by the pandemic 08/02/2022
A new report by Museum Development England reveals the far reaching impact of the pandemic on 765 museums and their audiences, finances and workforce. »more