Geraldine Kendall Adams
Geraldine Kendall Adams
Writer and News Editor, Museums Assocation
Union condemns potential 15% cuts to nationals
Prospect chief says such reductions would cause carnage
Science Museum Group would close one site if 10% cut goes ahead
Director warns that budget deficit would leave no other choice
HLF launches first world war grants programme
More initiatives unveiled to mark centenary of the first world war
Vive la (technological) revolution
Advances in technology will enable museums to customise experiences for individual visitors
Partnership of museums saves £23m Constable masterpiece
Painting will be displayed at venues across UK
BL gains first ever Cultural Gifts Scheme acquisition
Beatles manuscripts donated through tax incentive scheme
Icon report highlights gaps in conservation skills
Research to inform Icon's education and skills strategy
Working knowledge
Museum professionals are having to adapt rapidly to the changing needs of the sector. Geraldine Kendall reports on efforts to help them gain new skills and experience
Assessing the Thatcher legacy
Nationals received more autonomy, but publicly funded museums suffered years of neglect