Analysis
Will 7 May change anything?
Nicola Sullivan examines the main political parties’ stance on culture and heritage
Staff are paying the price of funding cuts
A Museums Journal survey lays bare how museum employees are struggling with work-related stress. Geraldine Kendall reports
Forging partnerships with universities
Museums and higher education institutions are increasingly seeing the benefits of collaborating more closely to increase their impact. Patrick Steel reports
Cuts threatening free entry
Could national museums be forced to consider charging admission if grant-in-aid revenue continues to decline, asks Patrick Steel
National plan for arts and culture mooted
A joined-up approach is crucial, says a report by the Warwick Commission.
Challenging times at eight non-nationals
Despite a pledge of support from the DCMS, some museums find life hard. By Patrick Steel
Museums try to woo overseas visitors
A number of schemes are helping regional institutions to lure international travellers away from the usual tourist honeypots and into their venues. Patrick Steel reports
Securing a fair deal for museum interns
Unpaid work is still under the spotlight but some in the sector are trying to address the issue. Geraldine Kendall reports
V&A’s satellite plans take off
Victoria and Albert Museum aims to extend its brand by setting up projects in Dundee, east London and China. By Gareth Harris
Museums must take lead in healthy debate
Culture may benefit people’s wellbeing, but time is running out to lobby politicians on its merits before the general election. Gareth Harris reports