Geraldine Kendall Adams

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Geraldine Kendall Adams

Writer and News Editor, Museums Assocation

Stolen Renoir paintings recovered after museum burglary in France

Six suspects have been arrested following the theft of two paintings from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer

England’s museums positive about the year ahead despite rising costs, survey finds

New research shows signs of resilience and growth – but mixed picture for visitor numbers and volunteering

Q&A | ‘We are not anti-museum – we’re trying to build something new from the ground up’

Community curator Adassa Dixon tells us how the UnMuseum programme is creating a new framework for Black heritage

New arts council chair pledges to grow investment in diverse-led organisations

In her first public speech, Dawn Airey has warned that racial inequalities and discrimination persist in the cultural sector

London’s oldest restaurant served up to National Trust

Rules restaurant in Covent Garden has been gifted to the charity to preserve its ‘living history’

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Blockbuster exhibitions: what happens when the crowd gets too big?

Popularity must go hand in hand with meaningful engagement, says Justin Langshaw

Q&A | ‘Despite their global importance, natural science collections remain difficult to access’

Sarah Addezio tells Museums Journal about DiSSCo UK, an ambitious new initiative to unite the UK's natural history collections in a single digital space

England’s cultural organisations unprepared to deal with extreme heat, survey finds

Staff and visitor wellbeing, income and footfall suffered as indoor temperatures hit over 41°C in some venues this summer

Dylan Thomas Centre becomes first Welsh overall winner of Family Friendly Museum Award

Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Kelvingrove, Woodhorn and Charleston were also recognised this year

Van Gogh Museum secures future after resolving dispute with Dutch government

Settlement will clear the way for major renovation of Amsterdam venue

Jane Ellis appointed V&A’s deputy director and chief operating officer

Ellis succeeds Tim Reeve, who is leaving to become chief executive of English Heritage

Search begins for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2027

UK museums and galleries have until 7 January to apply for the £120,000 prize