Full steam ahead for capital museum projects
The number of major museum schemes shows no sign of slowing, but they need to be more environmentally friendly
Analysis
Museums gear up for the Coronation – but are all voices being heard?
As the celebrations commence, not much space appears to have been set aside for those who question the monarchy
Digital transformation of museums needs a reboot
Progress is being hindered by failure to develop effective strategies, a lack of knowledge sharing and a paucity of flexible funding, finds Simon Stephens
What needs to change at Nottingham Castle?
With the castle due to reopen in June, former workers share their views on what went wrong and what needs to be done differently to make the site a success
Museums are failing to reflect working-class lives
The authors of a recent report hope their research will inspire a broader conversation about socio-economic representation in the sector
Raising spirits during the cost of living crisis
Museums have been quick to help communities. But they need funding and strategic leadership to continue this vital work
Civic museums seek to take control of their own destiny
Faced with an existential crisis, regional museums across the UK are thinking about new ways to survive and thrive
Museum fundraising suffers amid economic woes
Self-generated income is still affected by the fallout of the pandemic, and the economic downturn means the sector faces even more competition for funding
It’s time for museums to address mental health
Museums and galleries could do much more to support people experiencing mental health difficulties, according to a new report
When it comes to pay, museums are still living in the past
New research from the MA shows museum salaries are falling ever further behind the market median
Will the new ACE portfolio really achieve cultural redistribution?
A dramatic shift in geography belies deeper challenges, says Geraldine Kendall Adams
To tackle the climate emergency, museums must learn to let go
The sector needs to challenge its thinking and develop radical new ways to manage collections and buildings