Young people

Young people are co-designing their own spaces for creative learning

Involving under-18s in the museum-making process is taking the sector in a new direction. Beth Williamson reports

Gen Z put off visiting historic houses by transport challenges and cost

But young people value heritage sites as places to unplug from technology, according to report

Report highlights link between child poverty and access to arts and culture

Cultural Learning Alliance warns of arts entitlement gap in England

Q&A | ‘It’s important that museums get to learn about young people’

The BM is currently seeking partners for the final year of its Where We Are... scheme. Hanouf Al-Alawi tells us about the impact of the youth-led initiative

In brief | Latest sector developments

Citizens’ Jury for Birmingham | Glasgow sustainability project | Ikon gallery youth programme

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Investing in the arts helps young people flourish

Tate Liverpool director Helen Legg on a project that is taking art out into the community

Fifteen museums shortlisted for Family Friendly Museum Award

New award category recognises projects engaging young people on climate change

Q&A | ‘We’ve seen teenagers write off museums because of one negative interaction’

Kelly Allen from Curious Minds on a new resource that helps museums be more welcoming to young people

In Focus | Engaging Young People

How museums and galleries can create dedicated programmes to engage young people

Guide | How to set up a youth panel

Top tips for museums that want to work more closely with young people

Trendswatch | Working with young people on the climate emergency

Youth panels offer invaluable viewpoints for museums grappling with how to engage with the climate crisis

Case study | Building a platform for young people

Yuen-May Chong shares NML's approach to youth engagement work