Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

Heritage sites report increase in crime and anti-social behaviour

Nine in 10 organisations have suffered a crime in the past year, according to new research

Six museum projects awarded £315,000

Funding to support organisations connect with audiences and explore local identities

United States | National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington

Rebecca Atkinson on a venue dedicated to championing women through the arts

Horniman to return Warumungu objects to Australia

Ten objects to return to the care of their original community

New culture strategy for Glasgow sets out four key priorities

City outlines action plan to support its profile, creative skills, cultural participation and sustainability

Trendswatch | Localism

Colin Mulberg explains how a local focus helps museums react to the climate crisis

Guide | Five ways to spot greenwashing

Greenwashing can mislead and undermine confidence in efforts to tackle climate change - here's how to spot it

Q&A | ‘Despite an increase in spontaneous memorials, little attention is paid to their impact’

Kostas Arvanitis on a new study that aims to support museums looking to collect material from spontaneous memorials

Henry Moore Institute to open following major refurbishment

Sculpture gallery will take part in MA Conference 2024 programme of tours

Museum and Art Swindon reopens for first time since 2020

New premises sees accessibility improvements and 40% increase in display space

Taylor Swift costumes to go on display at V&A

Free trail designed by Tom Piper will celebrate singer's career

Eighteen museums up for Family Friendly awards

Prize includes new category recognising best youth groups