Financial crisis

Scotland’s museums badly hit by timing of Covid-19 crisis

Longer lockdown, earlier summer break and loss of overseas tourism are having an impact

Southbank Centre warns it may not be able to reopen until April 2021

Director calls on government to intervene to support arts sector

One in 10 museum workers worldwide expects their institution to close

International Council of Museums calls on policy-makers to 'urgently allocate relief funds'

Museums will need rescue package to survive Covid-19, say sector bodies

Neil Mendoza appointed to lead panel for cultural recovery and renewal in England

European museums must adapt to survive, says report

The Network of European Museum Organisations calls for ongoing government support, more digital investment and new measures to weather "future storms"

National Trust for Scotland declares emergency measures

More than 420 staff at risk of redundancy and phased reopening plans announced

Independent museums in Scotland call for urgent rescue package

Half of independents say they will be in financial crisis by the end of summer

Grassroots fundraising efforts take off amid Covid-19 crisis

Viral challenges, quizzes and poster competitions among the initiatives to help raise money for the sector

Unesco hosts meeting of culture ministers to discuss Covid-19 pandemic

Cooperation and the need for emergency funding were key themes of the discussion

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’

Arts Council England confirms emergency funding for NPOs

Historic England also announces £2m for small organisations