Analysis
Does levying an entrance fee always pay off for museums?
A number of regional museums and galleries have recently introduced admission charges, often as a response to cuts in their public funding. But what are the downsides to abandoning the principle of free entry? Geraldine Kendall Adams investigates
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
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
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
Rebranded NLHF ushers in a new era for heritage sector
Organisation’s five-year strategy features a simplified funding portfolio and plans to devolve decision-making. By Rob Sharp
Community group support programme hailed a success
Lancashire County Council’s Waving Not Drowning initiative has helped to secure the future of two of the three museums it was funded to support. By Caroline Parry
Sector embraces wellbeing
Report finds that since the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act was passed in 2015, museums in Wales have become more innovative and collaborative. By Caroline Parry
Museums and galleries focusing more on research
The British Museum has opened a Latin America research centre, while collaborations with universities are rising. By Rob Sharp
Restitution back in spotlight
Recent developments suggest a growing willingness among museums in the west to discuss the return of objects taken during the colonial period. Caroline Parry reports
Arts can play a major role in tackling social isolation
The government’s new strategy for addressing loneliness highlights that engagement with creative practice can help people become more connected. Caroline Parry reports
Sector must play its part in tackling climate breakdown
As governments drag their heels, museums are well placed to educate audiences in how averting a global crisis will benefit their everyday lives. But it will require stronger leadership, a coordinated approach and dedicated funding. By Geraldine Kendall Adams