News Covid-19 New lockdown leaves museums ‘fighting for survival’ Some institutions face mothballing or permanent closure, Art Fund director warns
News Covid-19 DCMS offers greater flexibility on Culture Recovery Fund grant limits Department says funding ceiling is an ‘expectation rather than a requirement’
Reviews Temporary Exhibition Screen legend | Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema This exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two) has stunning displays on the life and work of a cinematic great
People Obituary Obituary | Alison Brown, 1981-2021 A cornerstone of the Cartoon Museum, Alison was a ray of light for everyone who knew her
News Wales Plans for two major new heritage attractions in Wales Newport Transporter Bridge wins funding while a new museum is in the pipeline at Cyfarthfa Castle
Opinion Covid-19 Museums must think about what it truly means to be essential The sector has much to learn from how places of worship have served their communities during lockdown
News Funding Lifeline given to Highland heritage £1.9m investment across three sites from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
News Cultural institutions find new ways to remember the Holocaust Art by young activists and an eyewitness database are among the projects marking Holocaust Memorial Day
News Smithsonian Smithsonian Institution to build two new museums in Washington DC Congress gives go ahead for museums dedicated to women's history and the Latino community
News Statues Minister outlines controversial rules to protect statues from ‘baying mob’ Concern over legislation as government is criticised for stoking culture war
News London Trump Baby blimp lands at the Museum of London The 2018 anti-Trump protest balloon arrives ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration as US president on 20 January
News Tv and Film National Museum Cardiff hosts filming for a new heritage thriller Yr Amgueddfa is an original drama which will explore the world of art crime
News Digital What activities are museums offering for the latest lockdown? Museums have prepared new stay-at-home activities for audiences to enjoy
News Visitors Survey lays bare drop in visitor numbers European museums warn visits will not return to previous levels until after summer 2022
Analysis Brexit Brexit: the next crisis? UK museums, already hit by Covid, face more uncertainty now the Brexit transition period is ending
Analysis Climate Crisis Climate emergency: catalyst for change While museums facing up to Covid may be tempted to sideline environmental concerns, the current crisis is an opportunity to implement change
Analysis Reopening So far, so good: reflections on reopening Despite the practical challenges and far lower visitor numbers, museums have had a largely positive experience of reopening
Analysis Professional Development How Museum Studies courses are adapting to the pandemic A lot of teaching has moved online for now, but this has not stopped student numbers growing at some universities
Opinion Ahrc Preserving the past to shape the future The importance of funding collections-led research
Opinion Social Media Digital | Social media staff need backing As social media expectations grow, it's time attitudes and resources caught up
Opinion Climate Crisis Vox pop | How is your museum tackling the climate crisis? 'Tackling climate change is this century’s defining challenge'
Opinion Bullying Policy | We’ll fight to end bullying To address bullying in museums, we need to lead by example
Opinion Hope in a time of coronavirus Our amazing museums have given me light amid the gloom of an impossibly difficult year
Opinion Cultural Democracy How museums can stay relevant and drive transformation Creating better connected institutions
Opinion Disability ‘There is a strong feeling among disabled people that we have been losing ground’ Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act
Opinion Freelance The pandemic has compounded the challenges facing museum freelancers We’re asking sector organisations to play a meaningful role in driving change
Analysis Decolonising Museums National Trust gets caught in culture war crossfire Trust accused of being ‘at odds’ with membership after report on slavery and colonialism
Opinion Decolonising Museums Small museums should spearhead drive to decolonise museum practice Rural institutions can support change
News Decolonising Museums MGS investigates impact of colonialism on museums Sheila Asante appointed to manage the project
Features Repatriation A new approach to repatriation The two museums that are nurturing relationships with communities of origin
Reviews Decolonising Museums Books | The Museum of Mankind A sometimes uncomfortable read of cultural attitudes to ethnographic collections and stories
News Decolonising Museums Museum of the Home director laments politicisation of heritage Trustees overruled executive’s proposal to remove statue of slave trade beneficiary
People Covid-19 Working life | Natasha McEnroe, Science Museum 'It was a lump in the throat moment': How the Science Museum acquired the vials used to deliver the first Covid vaccines
People Obituary Obituary | John Roles, 1957-2020 An inspirational leader who was passionate about museums and had time for everyone
People Covid-19 Q&A | ‘You may be the only person they’ve spoken to in weeks’ Community engagement leader Rosie Barker on the difference museums can make for those at the sharp end of the Covid crisis
People Obituary Obituary | Susan Bourne, 1950-2020 Sue Bourne was known for her energy, infectious enthusiasm and sense of fun
Features Covid-19 That was the year that was Looking back at a traumatic year in which museums were forced to rethink their fundamental purpose
Features City Of Culture Rooted in the people How Coventry, the UK City of Culture 2021, is working with residents to produce a programme that addresses activism, radicalism and social change
Features Museum Of Museum of… | The River Tweed Salmon Fishing Museum, Kelso A collection assembled from artefacts stored in people’s attics places Atlantic salmon fishing in the context of its location
Features Openings Switzerland | Kulturstiftung Basel H Geiger, Basel This new venue not only offers free admission – visitors get a complimentary catalogue as well
Features Making Making space How museums are turning to makerspaces to encourage informal connections with diverse local communities
Features Collections Best in show | Fishermen and Visitors, 1931, by Joseph Edward Southall Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
Reviews Archives Sailing into the future | The Box, Plymouth A museum facelift that has revitalised cultural provision in the port city
Reviews Sea change | Brightlingsea Museum, Essex A reimagined venue that has overcome major challenges to tell the story of a maritime community
Reviews Temporary Exhibition Reel-life pioneer | Robert Paul: The Forgotten Showman This exuberant show at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, puts the camera lights on a forgotten inventor
Reviews Temporary Exhibition Among the Trees, Hayward Gallery, London Caroline Ikin gets immersed in this forest of art, which coaxes visitors to examine their complex relationship with nature
In practice Digital Running online events for collaboration and research Laurence Sillars shares the Henry Moore Institute's model for interactive and international events
In practice Digital Dealing with online abuse Fiona Morris shares some key principles from The Space’s toolkit
In practice Covid-19 Focus | Running virtual events Venues are pivoting from being event organisers to broadcasters
In practice Social Media Guide | Rocking TikTok The Black Country Living Museum offers tips on using the social media platform