Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

Fifteen museums shortlisted for Family Friendly Museum Award

New award category recognises projects engaging young people on climate change

The Peace Museum announces new home in Saltaire

Move is supported by grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Guide | What makes a successful museum app?

Federico Spiezia shares the results of a recent study on visitors’ digital engagement

Jewish Museum London to close Camden site

Rising costs blamed as museum looks for new home

Foundling Museum launches public fundraising appeal to secure future

Museum risks closure if money cannot be raised by September

Working Life | ‘We want people to understand the diversity of Caribbean identity’

Museum of London's Shereen Lafhaj discusses a new display on Indian indenture in the Caribbean

Q&A | ‘We’ve seen teenagers write off museums because of one negative interaction’

Kelly Allen from Curious Minds on a new resource that helps museums be more welcoming to young people

New guidance published on interpreting disability histories

Everywhere and Nowhere shares how museums can research and present stories connected to disability in ethically informed ways

Careers Guide | Transferable skills

Looking outside the sector can help to advance your museum career

Careers Guide | Top tips for success

Museum workers share their advice on having a successful and fulfilling career in the sector

Amgueddfa Cymru acquires collection documenting daily gay life in Wales

Objects belonged to 'extraordinary' couple who were together 60 years

Ownership, pride, hope: What drives public support for museums?

Report identifies nine emotional drivers as key to successful campaigns, advocacy and community engagement