Civic museums seek to take control of their own destiny
Faced with an existential crisis, regional museums across the UK are thinking about new ways to survive and thrive
Analysis
Museum fundraising suffers amid economic woes
Self-generated income is still affected by the fallout of the pandemic, and the economic downturn means the sector faces even more competition for funding
It’s time for museums to address mental health
Museums and galleries could do much more to support people experiencing mental health difficulties, according to a new report
When it comes to pay, museums are still living in the past
New research from the MA shows museum salaries are falling ever further behind the market median
Will the new ACE portfolio really achieve cultural redistribution?
A dramatic shift in geography belies deeper challenges, says Geraldine Kendall Adams
To tackle the climate emergency, museums must learn to let go
The sector needs to challenge its thinking and develop radical new ways to manage collections and buildings
Climate justice: Why museums need to join the fight for change
The Museums Association's new campaign will help the sector to tackle this crucial issue
A new museum policy for Northern Ireland is sorely overdue
The sector has faced numerous challenges but strategic thinking could bring a renewed sense of purpose
Are workers being priced out of heritage?
In a sector where low wages are already endemic, the cost of living crisis is having a stark impact
Museums feel the pinch of the cost of living crisis
What steps is the sector taking to cope with soaring prices? Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
When will museums’ missing visitors return?
Footfall levels are taking time to recover but museums are finding new ways to lure the public back in through the doors
Climate: There’s no time to waste
With the sector still getting to grips with the ecological emergency, the MA is launching a campaign to spur museums into taking action. By Simon Stephens