Covid-19
The best of times, the worst of times
After the pandemic, can museums help reinvent social closeness or will they be seen as a pre-corona indulgence?
Writers’ museums fear Covid-19 crisis is the start of a difficult new chapter
Lockdown could push many literary institutions to the brink
‘Grave concern’ about layoff of education staff at museums and galleries worldwide
Open letter says educators are ‘more essential than ever’
Treasury U-turns on top-up pay for furloughed national museum workers
But there are concerns that 20% top-up could count against museums in future funding requests
New Covid-19 contemporary collecting projects launched
Two London museums to invite public to document life in lockdown
Manchester artists respond to coronavirus crisis
People's History Museum among museums to benefit from funding
Arts Council England confirms emergency funding for NPOs
Historic England also announces £2m for small organisations
What does the crisis mean for museum membership schemes?
Many organisations are focusing on retention through exclusive content
Warning of fire risk to heritage buildings a year on from Notre Dame blaze
London Fire Brigade urges historic venues not to be complacent about fire safety
