Analysis

Disability rights have fallen off the political agenda

Ableism is still pervasive and widely tolerated in the heritage sector, which has a long way to go before it can call itself truly inclusive

Why are volunteers still missing in action?

The fallout from Covid and the cost-of-living crisis is making it harder for many museums and galleries to attract and retain volunteers. Simon Stephens reports

Museums face uncertainty amid power vacuum in Northern Ireland

The lack of stable political leadership has led to a sense of paralysis for the museum sector

To charge or not to charge?

Changing attitudes among museum professionals and the public are resulting in new admission models

Time is running out to ensure Windrush is properly commemorated

Seventy-five years since HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex, there's a growing sense of urgency to keep this chapter in our history alive

Full steam ahead for capital museum projects

The number of major museum schemes shows no sign of slowing, but they need to be more environmentally friendly

Museums gear up for the Coronation – but are all voices being heard?

As the celebrations commence, not much space appears to have been set aside for those who question the monarchy

Digital transformation of museums needs a reboot

Progress is being hindered by failure to develop effective strategies, a lack of knowledge sharing and a paucity of flexible funding, finds Simon Stephens

What needs to change at Nottingham Castle?

With the castle due to reopen in June, former workers share their views on what went wrong and what needs to be done differently to make the site a success

Museums are failing to reflect working-class lives

The authors of a recent report hope their research will inspire a broader conversation about socio-economic representation in the sector

Raising spirits during the cost of living crisis

Museums have been quick to help communities. But they need funding and strategic leadership to continue this vital work

Civic museums seek to take control of their own destiny

Faced with an existential crisis, regional museums across the UK are thinking about new ways to survive and thrive