Covid-19
Climate emergency: catalyst for change
While museums facing up to Covid may be tempted to sideline environmental concerns, the current crisis is an opportunity to implement change
Captain’s Rules: creative and Covid-safe wayfinding solutions
A case study from Whitby’s Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Welcome shift
Melanie Keen, the director of the Wellcome Collection in London, on responding to Covid, Black Lives Matter and ushering in much-needed cultural change
Northern Ireland launches £5.5m emergency heritage fund
Museums and heritage organisations can apply for grants of up to £250,000
Trade unions call for overhaul of ‘disastrous’ cultural policies
PCS and unions in France and Italy denounce years of funding cuts and privatisation
Seven museums share £15m from Culture Recovery Fund
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Design Museum receive £3m each
So far, so good: reflections on reopening
Despite the practical challenges and far lower visitor numbers, museums have had a largely positive experience of reopening
Friends organisation voices support for museums
British Association of Friends of Museums wants extension of Culture Recovery Fund
