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