Geraldine Kendall Adams

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Geraldine Kendall Adams

Writer and News Editor, Museums Assocation

Tomorrow’s world

As two major science galleries are about to be unveiled, Geraldine Kendall looks at how museums are encouraging the public to engage with the subject

ACE announces providers of £3m Museum Development Fund

Nine partners appointed to support regional museum development

National Maritime Museum Cornwall wins family friendly award

Falmouth museum scoops prize judged by families

NMW to face £200,000 in-year cut

Welsh government imposes further savings due to budget pressure

Novium Museum scraps admission charges

Chichester council changes strategy after decline in visitors

Nationals say collections will be unaffected if Scotland votes yes

But UK-wide bodies lack contingency plans for independence

Trendswatch: Ready to wear

Geraldine Kendall gauges the potential uses of wearable technology for museums and galleries

Privatisation of visitor services gathers pace in museums and galleries

Cultural organisations are looking to outsource an ever wider range of services to private companies. Geraldine Kendall assesses the pros and cons

Brontë Society in turmoil as members call for EGM

Membership seeks to elect new council amid concerns over governance

ACE publishes revised vision for Designation scheme

Application criteria to refocus on scheme's "founding principles"

Governments urged to put culture at the heart of public policy

Second international culture summit held in Edinburgh last week

Union objects after National Gallery enlists private security firm

Exhibition security outsourced without consultation, says PCS