Analysis

Ancient Egypt: the same old audience?

Egyptology exhibitions have always drawn massive crowds, but are they just attendedby regular museum-goers?

Experts welcome Iraq heritage initiative

Sector backs funding of project to address Islamic State’s destruction of archaeological sites, but international cooperation remains challenging. By Gareth Harris

New plan is an ‘important step’

Sector focuses on the second delivery plan for the National Strategy for Scotland’s Museums and Galleries

Museums turn to trusts and foundations for support

The debate is hotting up as to whether more money from foundations and trusts should be used to plug holes in public funding and cover operating costs

Sector galvanised to tackle lack of diversity

Arts council to encourage greater diversity in Major Partner Museums. Patrick Steel reports

MA Conference delegates told there is no ‘quick fix’ solution

Event assesses how museums are adapting to the changing landscape and suggests income diversification and partnerships

Editorial

Does size matter when it comes to ideas?

UK hitches ride on Chinese bandwagon

Heritage sector welcomes memorandum of understanding that will support cultural exchange between the two countries

Are cultural attractions doing enough for disabled people?

Twenty years after the Disability Discrimination Act was passed, disabled people still face multiple barriers to visiting museums and galleries

Fail to plan and you are planning to fail

Cultural institutions are becoming more aware of the importance of good governance

Sector urged to pull together in face of continuing funding cuts

As museums search for new income streams, Arts Council England says it would be open to talks on a national plan

Is Black History Month enough?

Debate about why black people’s contribution to society isn’t recognised year-round