Analysis
New funding brings ray of hope after turbulent time for museums in Wales
Despite receiving a much-needed financial boost this month, the Welsh sector is still reeling from a difficult year of budget cuts and government strife
It’s time for a rallying cry to the new government
With a fresh culture secretary in post, plus many young MPs spread across the UK, now is the moment to advocate for the vital role museums play. By Simon Stephens
A ticking time bomb for Scottish museums
The sector is increasingly fragile as lower visitor numbers since Covid and reduced public funding continue to bite. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
Positive outlook for research in museums
Although museums are realising the value of research in developing their organisations, staff need more support to make the most of the available opportunities. By Simon Stephens
Police and heritage sector partner up to fight crime
The growing threat of burglaries and antisocial behaviour is seeing heritage bodies work more closely with the authorities in an attempt to clamp down
Change is in the air for Northern Ireland’s museums
There is cautious optimism that the new executive will end the sense of paralysis across the sector
Museums experiment with new approaches to admission fees
An increasing number of cash-strapped museums are trying out different models, while dealing with the resulting ethical implications
Keeping an open mind on copyright
There is a groundswell of support for cultural institutions to make out-of-copyright items more accessible in order to stimulate creativity and free expression
Past the point of no returns
It could be a watershed year, following developments in several long-running disputes – despite some less-than-helpful interventions from the government
Cyber security is an urgent priority for the sector
With the fallout from the cyber-attack on the British Library still being felt, museums should act fast to ensure their data is secure
