Kids take over the museum
This week, Kids in Museums stages its 15th annual Takeover Day. Across the UK and internationally, museums invite children and you…
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Heritage body declines protected status for Scottish theatre
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will not give listed status to a theatre at risk of demolition. Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh…
Museum left with ‘no option’ but to close amid funding pinch
A museum that won a tourism award only this year will close next month, with its trustees citing “regular leaps in running costs”….
British Museum axes tobacco sponsor as activist group amps up pressure to also drop BP
The British Museum has ended its relationship with sponsor Japan Tobacco International (JTI), one of the largest tobacco product m…
Museum launches £55k donations appeal to improve access
A West Sussex-based museum is to mark more than half a century in existence with a fundraising drive targeting £55,000. The Weald…
Roman Baths Foundation’s refreshed board to deliver ‘most ambitious plans yet’
The Roman Baths Foundation has welcomed 10 new trustees to its board as the charity celebrates its first decade, driving fundraisi…
Interim trustees join heritage body amid corruption probe
Two new trustees have been appointed to Historic Environment Scotland (HES) just weeks after the organisation’s chair admitted t…
University updates trans-inclusive advice to museums as FITA threatens litigation
The University of Leicester has confirmed it has made updates to its guidance on trans-inclusivity for museums and galleries. The…
Tate staff vote for strike action after rejecting ‘insulting’ pay rise
Workers at the Tate family of galleries have voted for a week of strike action in a dispute over pay and terms and conditions. 98%…
Heritage and arts charity celebrating 34th anniversary names interim leader
KATHRYN DIXON is to head up a secular heritage and civic charity committed to the protection and restoration of the Grade I and Gr…
National Trust hails ‘strong financial position’ as charity anticipates ‘rising costs’
The National Trust has reported a “solid financial position”, with visitor numbers increasing by more than 2% to 25.9 million…
Cultural attractions must embrace innovation to close ‘visitor engagement gap’
Disconnected technology and “risk-averse” attitudes to innovation are impacting museums and cultural attractions’ ability to grow…
Museum closed due to rising costs goes up for sale
A museum that closed its doors in September due to financial pressures has gone on the market for £3 million. The River and Rowin…
Museum relocation plans threaten ‘cherished community asset’, campaigners say
Hundreds of people have signed a petition campaigning against a local council’s plan to close and relocate Walsall Leather Museum….
Tate and Barbican among galleries to participate in first-ever London Art + Climate Week
Barbican Art Gallery, the Horniman Museum and Gardens, and Tate Britain are among the institutions preparing to mark global discus…
Hampstead pergola among 138 additions to Historic England’s ‘at risk’ register
Hampstead’s Hill House pergola is among 138 sites added to Historic England’s heritage at risk register for 2025. Released tod…
Courtauld director reappointed to cultural property export group
MARK HALLETT and TIM PESTELL have been reappointed as trustees of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Object…
Going Places: New Faces, New Focus
From Aberdeenshire to Armagh, communities are shaping new exhibitions and rediscovering museum collections through Going Places �…
Gallery to be led by permanent community panel in claimed ‘world first’
A Nottingham-based gallery believes it is the first cultural institution in the world to hand over the reins of leadership to a gr…
Heritage body rocked by racism allegations launches probe
The chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has confirmed an investigation into allegations of corruption, admitting the orga…
Cathedral leader among trustees to serve another term at ‘at-risk’ heritage fund
Three National Heritage Memorial Fund trustees have been reappointed for four-year terms by Prime Minister KEIR STARMER. Among tho…
UK’s first-ever illustration centre to end ‘overlooked’ status of historic art form
A £12.5 million project to establish the UK’s first dedicated centre for illustration will address a gap in museums and galleries…
Poole Museum revamp ‘just the beginning’ as building reopens after £10m regeneration
A redevelopment project that cost more than £10 million is to conclude with the reopening of Poole Museum next week. The museum,…
New director will bring ‘energy, expertise and flair’ to The Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Museum has appointed BETH BRYAN as its new director as it heads into its 20th year in 2026. Starting in November, Brya…
