Closure

Museum of Cannock Chase likely to close in April

Budget cut confirmed for Staffordshire venue – but other local authority museums get reprieve

National Museum Cardiff closes temporarily to repair mechanical failure

Amgueddfa Cymru says it is ‘working diligently to address the identified issues’

Campaigners fight ‘misguided’ plans to close local authority museums

Abbey House Museum in Leeds and three Bristol institutions are among those at risk

Closures loom as funding crisis worsens for local museums

Auchindrain Township, Museum of Cannock Chase and Alyth Museum all earmarked to shut

People’s Story Museum welcomes public back after outcry over closure

Museum had been shut since the summer due to staff shortages

Mapping Museums Lab goes in search of lost collections

Research team seeks help finding out what happened to objects after museums closed down

Edinburgh council hopes to reopen People’s Story museum in December

Proposal to shut working-class history museum through winter led to a public outcry

Questions raised over decision to relocate Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

Around 200 people attend public gathering to show their support for the institution

Campaigners plan ‘show of solidarity’ for Buxton Museum

A public gathering will take place on Saturday 8 June

Fears for future of Buxton Museum as council confirms building sale

Museum is to be relocated due to structural issues in building complex

Campaigners seek clarity on future of Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

Council says it is ‘fully committed’ to a museum in the town after dry rot closure

National Museum Cardiff will remain open, culture secretary pledges

Heritage workers seek urgent talks with Welsh Government as opposition parties raise alarm over impact of funding cut