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

Anxiety deepens over risk of no-deal Brexit

Cultural institutions express concerns over funding, staffing and the impact on the communities they serve. Rob Sharp reports

Civic museums facing crisis

As the government’s spending package reveals a £3.1bn gap for councils, museum funded by local authorities are looking at new ways of working. By Caroline Parry