Cost of living crisis

Civic museums seek to take control of their own destiny

Faced with an existential crisis, regional museums across the UK are thinking about new ways to survive and thrive

Nine in 10 heritage sites fear for their future due to cost of living crisis

Survey shows that 44% of sites have made redundancies and more than a third have reduced opening hours

Government extends energy bill relief for museum sector

Vulnerable sectors will continue to receive a higher level of support until March 2024

Museum fundraising suffers amid economic woes

Self-generated income is still affected by the fallout of the pandemic, and the economic downturn means the sector faces even more competition for funding

Environmental conditions for loans relaxed to help with energy costs

Arts Council England announces temporary suspension of Government Indemnity Scheme's minimum temperature requirements

Immediate action needed to safeguard council-funded culture, says report

Commission on Culture and Local Government publishes key findings

When it comes to pay, museums are still living in the past

New research from the MA shows museum salaries are falling ever further behind the market median

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Cost of living crisis is hitting sector hard

Museums need help to become energy efficient, says Sharon Heal

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Vox pop | How is your museum tackling the cost of living crisis?

Three museum professionals respond to our question

Urgent call for museum data on the impact of energy price rises

Government survey will inform which sectors receive energy relief after March 2023

Energy crisis could be more of a threat than pandemic, says MA director

Museum sector bodies sound warning over soaring costs

Sector welcomes energy relief but calls for ongoing investment

Price guarantee for businesses will last until March 2023