Analysis
Is an admission charge really a barrier to entry?
A report by the Association of Independent Museums aims to help institutions make evidence-based decisions on fees. Geraldine Kendall Adams assesses its conclusions
HLF and ACE join forces to launch Great Place Scheme
Partnerships to implement 12 pilot schemes, which will receive up to £1.5m to put culture at heart of communities
New ministers set out stalls
Matt Hancock launches consultation on tax relief and backs Museums Review, while culture secretary Karen Bradley supports Cultural Citizens Programme
Acquisitions fund’s record year
The National Fund for Acquisitions helped 27 Scottish institutions buy more than £1m worth of objects in 2015-16
Museums struggle to cope with Brexit implications
With the majority of museum professionals staunch supporters of Remain, perhaps it’s time for the heritage sector to acknowledge that it is failing to address the UK’s growing cultural divide
‘Staff hold key to philanthropy’
Sheffield Museums’ Going Public report finds that employees who are advocates for collections can attract donors
Hefce review welcomed
A panel created to consider the future of the £10m Museums, Galleries and Collections Fund has ended a period of uncertainty for university museums
MA sets up taskforce to tackle challenges facing museums
Museum Taskforce’s inaugural meeting discusses issues such as Brexit, tolerance, sustainability and funding
Investment in culture fuels regeneration in Scotland
With £270m of investment under way or planned at Scottish museums and galleries, Dundee and Paisley hope to reap the benefits that Glasgow did
Hull City of Culture nears target
City is confident of exceeding £18m target by end of the year after being awarded £3m by Heritage Lottery Fund