Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

Guide | How can museums support freelancers?

The stresses on the sector are forcing different ways of working for and with freelancers

NHM launches futuristic mixed reality exhibition

Ticketed experience developed in partnership with Microsoft and Saola Studio

Auckland Castle renamed Auckland Palace

The site reopened in 2019 following a major redevelopment

Modern Art Oxford pushes back reopening to 2 November

Postponement down to unforeseen building delays for £2m project

Five architect teams shortlisted for British Museum design competition

Major redevelopment will transform a third of museum’s gallery space

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