Analysis

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

Museum fundraising suffers amid economic woes

Self-generated income is still affected by the fallout of the pandemic, and the economic downturn means the sector faces even more competition for funding

It’s time for museums to address mental health

Museums and galleries could do much more to support people experiencing mental health difficulties, according to a new report

When it comes to pay, museums are still living in the past

New research from the MA shows museum salaries are falling ever further behind the market median

Will the new ACE portfolio really achieve cultural redistribution?

A dramatic shift in geography belies deeper challenges, says Geraldine Kendall Adams

To tackle the climate emergency, museums must learn to let go

The sector needs to challenge its thinking and develop radical new ways to manage collections and buildings

Climate justice: Why museums need to join the fight for change

The Museums Association's new campaign will help the sector to tackle this crucial issue