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New Curriculum for Wales offers opportunities for museums and heritage sites 03/12/2021
The new curriculum is focused on skills development and sophistication of understanding, creativity and a sense of belonging. »more
A snapshot of fluctuating visitor figures in the UK and globally 03/12/2021
2021 footfall in museums estimated to be around 40 - 50% of pre-pandemic numbers, as visitor figures slowly improve. »more
NMS and NMM lead £250k community-led research project to tell diaspora stories 03/12/2021
The work will enable organisations around the UK to create new research projects with South Asian, African and African-Caribbean diaspora community groups. »more
NHM’s tracker reveals that the UK's low biodiversity 05/11/2021
Museum's International Biodiversity Trends Explorer will be used to shape discussion at COP15 Convention on Biological Diveristy. »more
£150k award for Civic Arts Organisations opens for a second year 05/11/2021
Significant prize for cultural organisations working with communities seeks applications. »more
More opportunities for museums in revised National Lottery Project Grants 05/11/2021
A wider group of museums can now apply, including non-accredited museums, plus more early career opportunities. »more
What are museums for? 05/11/2021
Fitzwilliam Museum looks at 21st century museums in a new podcast series. »more
Major £950k Curating for Change project offers work placements for d/Deaf and disabled people 05/11/2021
Fellowships and shorter Traineeships are available in 20 museums across England. »more
On the Front Line: Arctic Museums and Climate Change 07/10/2021
Coinciding with COP26, museums located in, or representing the Arctic will address climate change and its imminent threat to indigenous communities in the region. »more
BBC’s Art That Made Us Festival announced in collaboration with museums and galleries 07/10/2021
Coinciding with a new major series on BBC Two of the same name, the festival will spotlight examples of the creativity included in UK collections. »more