Funding

Van Gogh Museum secures future after resolving dispute with Dutch government

Settlement will clear the way for major renovation of Amsterdam venue

MGS seeks multi-year funding for Scotland’s museums

New research shows 40% of museums in the nation have just three months’ reserves or less

‘World-class culture in every postcode’: ACE unveils new National Portfolio process

Areas of focus for museums include collections stewardship, public value and business transformation

Museum leaders call for ‘transformation, not incremental change’

Arts council report warns sector is under severe financial pressure and faces ‘critical’ workforce challenges

National Lottery Heritage Fund sets out £1.4bn investment priorities for next three years

Support for protecting at-risk collections and understanding climate impacts

Scottish Government backs restoration of People’s Palace and Glasgow School of Art

Cautious welcome for cultural commitments in Holyrood’s new programme for government

Museum Transformation Programme opens for applications

Pot of £13.6m available to help regional museums address long-term challenges

MGS reports growth in grantmaking, sector reach and climate action

Annual review highlights funding uplift after first year of Museum Futures programme

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ACE’s renewed emphasis on excellence will play to the strengths of museums

The sector will have more space to emphasise its unique qualities in the next funding round, says Aysha Afridi

Loss of funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory will not affect site’s museum

Engagement centre is supported separately and ‘remains open to visitors’

Fund has helped Scotland’s museums ‘move beyond day-to-day survival’

Evaluation report looks at impact of Museum Futures scheme one year in

Museums in Wales given funding boost

Museums, archives and libraries have been given £5.28m by the Welsh Government for projects to improve access to culture, protect collections and modernise facilities