Geraldine Kendall Adams
Geraldine Kendall Adams
Writer and News Editor, Museums Assocation
What causes a museum to close?
Research has revealed that the risk of closure is far higher in the first decade of a museum’s life, with many venues that opened in the late 20th century not surviving to 2025
‘How do we build a relationship with the sceptical generation?’: V&A East opens its doors
Long-awaited museum unveiled in east London’s Olympic park
Q&A | ‘In true NML style, we chose to tear up the rule book and do something different’
Joe Brook tells us how England’s only national museum group outside of London is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year
Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund marks first decade
Fifteen exhibitions of major loans are taking place this year at host institutions across UK
National museums to work with budget airline industry on new charging model
Changes may include new customer services approach and a series of ‘add-ons’ for visitors
MP joins protest against relocation of Walsall Leather Museum
Campaigners say decision ‘has lifted the lid on historic failings by our council’
‘City of closure’: Former CCA staff raise alarm about Glasgow’s culture sector
Loss of cultural venue is part of a wider pattern in the city, says group
‘Serious reservations’ about proposal to scrap free entry for overseas visitors
Concern in museum sector as DCMS and ACE accept recommendations of Hodge review
Case study | Decarbonising Poole Museum’s historic buildings
ZMMA’s Adam Zombory-Moldovan talks about challenges and opportunities involved in the process
‘Major policy breakthrough’ as culture is included in England’s devolution bill
Amendment to give mayors new powers to champion the arts, heritage and creative industries
