Capital projects

Aviva Studios opens in Manchester

Project is largest investment in a national cultural project since the opening of Tate Modern in 2000

Future of Buxton Museum unclear following dry rot closure

Museum was forced to shut in June after discovery of severe structural issues

Museum of faith opens in Bishop Auckland

New institution explores 6,000 years of belief across Britain

In brief | Latest news, funding and developments from the sector

Vagina Museum finds new home while MGS launches scheme to improve access to culture

National Galleries of Scotland unveils Edinburgh redevelopment

The revamp of the National on Princes Street has made the venue more accessible than ever, says NGS

Keys handed over for new £27m Perth Museum

Venue will be new home for the Stone of Destiny

Consultation on Dundee Eden Project underway

A planning application is expected this autumn

In brief | Latest news and projects from across the sector

£3.6m of 'national treasures' saved and Spectrum collections management standard to be translated into Welsh

Oxford-Benin partnership to create West African archaeology centre

Institute will support research and skills development

Museum of the Home in the running for new architecture award

London venue one of four projects shortlisted for Riba's first Reinvention Award, which celebrates creative reuse of buildings

NGS announces opening date for new Scottish galleries

Project costs increased and completion delayed because of construction challenges

Museums distance themselves from David Adjaye after allegations

Holocaust Memorial and International Slavery Museum are among those currently working with the architect