Analysis

Attendance rises mask deeper issues

Although visitor numbers are up at most UK galleries and museums, there is still work to do to attract people from all backgrounds and age groups

Social justice body launches

More than 20 organisations from across the globe that are passionate about museums' social impact sign up to initiative

ACE reviews Croydon Accreditation

Council could be the first local authority to lose status since ACE took on management of the scheme, following Croydon’s decision to sell 24 ceramics

Museums have their work cut out

Poll finds funding cuts have led to a reduction in public access and a rise in the use of volunteers

Professional advice is invaluable

The MA's fellowship programme is one of several schemes offering career development

Acts of remembrance

Plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first world war are taking shape

Critical thinking not used

Research finds that museums fail to share or learn from evaluation

MA shares its 2020 vision

Consultation about the impact museums can have on people's lives generates debate

HLF invests in the future

New strategic framework introduces several pioneering changes

The MA’s at your disposal

Draft due diligence guidelines on disposal by sale published

Remaining public spirited

Museums are maintaining their exhibitions and events programmes, despite budget cuts 

Less giving, more taking

Another fall in corporate giving means private investment is failing to make up for the decline in public funding