Geraldine Kendall Adams

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Geraldine Kendall Adams

Writer and News Editor, Museums Assocation

A ticking time bomb for Scottish museums

The sector is increasingly fragile as lower visitor numbers since Covid and reduced public funding continue to bite. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports

Engagement in English museums and galleries rises 10 percentage points

Latest DCMS figures show museums saw biggest increase of all cultural sectors last year

Repatriation working group seeks views of Scottish sector

Group is developing guidance to support museums and galleries in repatriation

Historic England aims to ‘dispel myths’ about greening listed buildings

New advice on climate adaptation clarifies what steps historic properties can take to decarbonise

Take splat: London Museum unveils pigeon-and-poo logo

Institution launches new brand identity and website two years before its Smithfield site opens

Flood-hit heritage railway seeks to get back on track

Minister for infrastructure shows support for Downpatrick and County Down Railway

ACE launches digital portal for export licences

New system will permanently replace current email process

Head of Glasgow Life Museums announces retirement

Duncan Dornan is stepping down after nine years in the role

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In changing times, museums matter

Arts Council England will work tirelessly to champion museums to the incoming administration, says Darren Henley

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Mela is expanding the definition of what Asian art can be

Sculptor Permindar Kaur on how South Asian festivals are encouraging artists to reclaim their heritage

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Fossil fuel sponsorship is climate colonialism – our sector must help end it

It's time for heritage professionals to stand up to the fossil fuel industry, says Louisa Jones

Uncertainty for Welsh museums following government resignations

Culture secretary and three other ministers step down, forcing first minister to quit