Covid-19

Working life | Roberto Portela Miguez

How natural history museums are working together on a digital bat library that will support virus research

Sector reports deep concerns over impact of Omicron wave

Latest tranches of emergency funding will be vital, but museums are hoping for more long-term solutions

Positive thinking

Northern Ireland | Despite a difficult period for culture, ambitious initiatives are fuelling hopes of recovery, says Geraldine Kendall Adams

Emergency funding ‘will not cover’ loss of winter income

Museum sector bodies warn further support will be needed if attendance drops continue

Covid surge forces museums to close early for Christmas

Natural History Museum and Museum of the Home are among those affected by staff shortages

Omicron: Cancellations and staff shortages hit museums

Calls grow for rescue package to save the visitor economy amid new surge

Museums face ‘moment of great vulnerability’ as Covid restrictions return

Introduction of new measures spells another challenging winter for the sector

Museums tighten Covid measures in light of Omicron variant

Sector responds to new regulations on self-isolation and face coverings

The future must be all inclusive

Cultural institutions have an opportunity to reshape their practice to cater for the needs of vulnerable groups, says Geraldine Kendall Adams

Latest round of Culture Recovery Fund awarded

More than 900 cultural organisations to benefit from £107m

Funding programme launched to support Northern Irish arts venues

Arts Council of Northern Ireland opens applications for Health and Safety Capital Programme

Huguenot Museum to close due to funding shortfall

Rochester-based museum hopes rescue plan will enable it to reopen in 2022