Analysis

Creative freedom | How art galleries are supporting rehabilitation in prisons

In what is challenging but rewarding work, several galleries are operating inside penal institutions to provide ways for prisoners to experience and understand art

Dignity in death | Debate grows about the treatment of human remains in museums

​Amid greater sensitivity about the care and display of remains, there are calls for new guidance to help museums find the right approach

The new temporary exhibitions playbook

The landscape for exhibitions is evolving and today's audiences are driven by the proposition, not the poster. New research has found that museums need to meet people where they are and make the experience worth the effort

Forward thinking | How the MA revised its Code of Ethics to shape up for the future

Widespread consultation and debate informed the creation of an updated code

After Blythe House: What do the nationals’ new facilities tell us about the future of storage?

The V&A, Science Museum Group and British Museum all showcase different approaches

Debate reignites around ethical sponsorship

As the MA’s new Code of Ethics takes a firmer stance on the issue, opinion remains divided in the sector on where to draw line. By Geraldine Kendall Adams

Fine art | The power of regional galleries

Despite some tricky financial challenges, many UK galleries are offering ambitious programming that is firmly rooted in the needs of local communities

The devolution revolution is on its way

Government plans to give local leaders in England sweeping new powers could have significant potential for culture

Relentless upheaval for American museums under Trump

A series of presidential executive orders is threatening museums’ diversity, equality and inclusion work. Simon Stephens reports

Are the culture wars having an impact on repatriation?

Many institutions are now taking a more open-minded approach, but there is growing reticence towards the practice in some circles

How is Scotland’s museum strategy faring in uncertain times?

Despite increasing financial pressures on the sector, the strategy's adaptability has helped create a more stable environment

Should nationals charge entry for overseas tourists?

The idea of England’s national museums generating revenue by asking overseas visitors to pay an entry fee is proposed periodically. Simon Stephens looks at the pros and cons