Analysis
Museums increasingly targeted as sites of protest
Demos bring practical challenges but they can be a chance for museums to engage with important issues
Plans for two new Welsh national museums move forward
Deputy minister for culture, sport and tourism responds to feasibility studies
Subject expertise and public engagement have to coexist
With the debate about the role and status of curators back in the spotlight, and a greater focus on museums’ social impact, many believe it's time to narrow the gap between specialist research and public engagement. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
Museums urged to distance themselves from Sackler name
Ethical sponsorship saga raises difficult questions for the sector
Museums and heritage to play central role in coastal revival
New cultural landmarks among a range of regeneration projects awarded £36m funding
Funding cuts bring Northern Ireland’s sector ‘to its knees’
Arts council’s survey reveals that reduced funding and higher costs are hindering programming and outreach activities. By Rob Sharp
Artes Mundi seeking director and curator
Visual arts organisation advertises for someone with track record in leadership to succeed Karen Mackinnon. Rob Sharp reports
Loans can benefit all parties
Regional museums borrowing objects from national collections leads to a sharing of knowledge and skills on both sides, as well as boosting attendances. By Caroline Parry
Is it time that we rethought our approach to collections?
The Museums Association’s report on its Collections 2030 research project sets out a series of recommendations that aim to create a culture change and will allow institutions to bring their collections to new audiences. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
Five institutions join forces to support Cairo museum
The British Museum is one of five organisations taking part in EU-funded project looking at new approaches to interpretation, display and marketing. By Caroline Parry