Analysis
Shake-up of museums in Northern Ireland ongoing
Two years after the number of councils in Northern Ireland was cut from 26 to 11, more than a third do not have a museum service or are still restructuring
‘Highlight the social outcomes’
The launch of the Great Place Scheme in Wales puts spotlight on need to link cultural projects to social outcomes
Concerns over internships
An online advert for an unpaid archivist sparks debate over interns in the museum sector
Dealing with controversial subjects is a sensitive issue
Museums displaying historical objects with contentious stories have to tread carefully
Museums warned not to be complacent on data protection
Museums are as vulnerable as any other sector to cyber-attacks, and are urged to regularly update their anti-virus software
‘Better collaboration will lift SSNs’ digital expertise’
Closer ties are key to engaging new members and improving digital performance
London attendances hold firm
Visitor numbers have not been affected by the Westminster terrorist attack in March
Sector backs finding that ACE must focus more on museums
Government review says Arts Council England needs to be more aware of the specific issues that museums face
Male directors still the norm
Many regional museums have female directors, but the top jobs at national museums are still dominated by men. This is changing though.
Arts and culture overlooked in Brexit-focused campaign
With the ‘snap general election only days away, the museum sector is having to weigh up the parties’ policies through Brexit-tinted glasses