Analysis
Museums are surviving, but they could be thriving
Although the UK’s museums have proven to be adaptable and resilient, almost a decade’s worth of austerity has taken its toll on the sector. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports on the results of the Museums Association’s third Museums in the UK survey
Delivering a plan for Scotland’s national strategy
Consultations are under way for the 2020-22 delivery plan
Plans for two new Welsh national museums move forward
Deputy minister for culture, sport and tourism responds to feasibility studies
Museums increasingly targeted as sites of protest
Demos bring practical challenges but they can be a chance for museums to engage with important issues
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
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