Analysis

Striking the balance between old and new

Some nationals struggle to maintain their existing buildings

Philanthropy is not a dirty word for museums

Private money is not a panacea but it is important as part of a mixed financial model

Adapting in an era of change

Continued funding cuts mean museums have to make tough decisions about how they run their services.

AIM conference debates future

Exchanging ideas on leadership, purpose and government

‘Ambitious but achievable’ plan

Darren Henley’s strategy to ‘build bridges and blow up barriers’

Wales awaits report on state of museums

Survey will look at impact of spending cuts

Climate change: are we doing enough?

Do museums need to take a stronger stand on climate change?

Galleries explore how to work together

Rising rents, funding cuts and limited resources mean small-scale arts venues have to be innovative to survive, often by working in partnership

Mergers offer creative and financial benefits

There are challenges for arts venues looking for partnerships, but also rewards

Developing our diversity

The demographics of the UK are constantly evolving but how far is the museum workforce changing to reflect the make-up of today’s Britain?

All change in Northern Ireland

There is uncertainty about how the new super-councils that cover larger areas will affect the museum sector

Wales pushes social inclusion

Government’s £2.7m award to widen cultural access follows a range of schemes to engage disadvantaged communities, says Patrick Steel