Research
What causes a museum to close?
Research has revealed that the risk of closure is far higher in the first decade of a museum’s life, with many venues that opened in the late 20th century not surviving to 2025
Cathy Putz appointed director of Ben Uri Gallery
Putz to work on delivery of museum’s recently announced digital research institute
Q&A | ‘Without research, we cannot have a future where people and planet thrive’
Renowned botanist Sandra Knapp on her appointment as the NHM’s first director of research
Major research project to explore inequalities in museum attendance
University of Leicester announces four-year initiative to address sector’s engagement and benefit gap
NHM’s collections move gets underway
New research centre being developed in partnership with the University of Reading
Historic England reopens upgraded science facility providing specialist heritage research and care
Fort Cumberland in Portsmouth has undergone a major refit over the past 12 months
Mapping Museums Lab goes in search of lost collections
Research team seeks help finding out what happened to objects after museums closed down
Cultural leaders feel ‘under siege and overwhelmed’, research finds
Organisations pledge workforce change in response to Clore Leadership findings
AHRC programme boosts heritage science and conservation
Tate, National Trust, Historic Environment Scotland and London’s National Gallery among those taking part in the programme
Positive outlook for research in museums
Although museums are realising the value of research in developing their organisations, staff need more support to make the most of the available opportunities. By Simon Stephens
