Jonathan Knott
Fears for the future of civic museums
Museum services at risk as local authorities wait to find out if more help will come from central government
‘Serious incident’ at Beamish referred to police
The Charity Commission received a serious incident report from the museum's trustees last year
Canadian Museum for Human Rights president to stand down amid discrimination crisis
An external review will examine recent accusations of racism and homophobia at the institution
Museums walk fine line on domestic tourism
Welcoming back visitors is essential to the survival of many institutions in tourist locations, but reduced incomes and higher costs mean some face an uncertain future
ACE grants £2.3m emergency support to smaller museums
More than 100 institutions have received up to £35,000 each to help them survive and adapt to the coronavirus pandemic
National Trust for Scotland launches emergency fundraising campaign
The heritage body says the continuation of its work is threatened as it expects to lose £28m in 2020
Entrepreneurialism leaves museums more vulnerable to Covid-19 crisis, research finds
Earned income at NPOs has increased by 47% in 10 years
Museum activists say real change needed to combat racial injustice
Museum Detox says statements of solidarity from the sector must be backed up with meaningful action
Independent museums are ‘hardest hit’ by Covid-19 crisis
Art Fund says the sector will need a balance of emergency grants and support for longer-term recovery
Gunnersbury Park fears for future after fire brings further losses
The London museum is appealing for donations to ensure its survival