Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

Case study | Sustainable retail

Manchester Museum’s shop is moving away from single-use plastics to focus on locally sourced products that better represent the museum’s values

Entertainer’s collection awarded nationally significant status

Harry Lauder collection includes costumes and props such as twisted walking sticks

Share how your museum is working with youth panels

We're looking for case studies on developing and sustaining meaningful engagement with young people

Natural History Museum launches public appeal for £19.6m urban garden

Public asked to support new biodiverse green space

Welsh Museums Festival dates confirmed

Annual celebration encompasses half term weeks and Halloween in 2022

Brunel Museum unveils ambitious redevelopment plans

National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £1.85m towards community-led reinvention project

Arts council reveals record-breaking NPO applications

Funder warns of 'tough decisions' with competition in London especially high

Guide | Using play in interpretation

Play is often overlooked when planning interpretation, but it makes exhibitions more appealing

Museums warned of metal theft threat

Rise in criminal activity expected as metal prices rise

Marsh volunteer award opens for nominations

Regional winners receive a £500 prize with a further £2,000 for the overall winner

Case study | The value of volunteers

Creating engaging projects that support mental health and add value to communities

Julie’s Bicycle launches climate justice hub

Online library focuses on how marginalised groups are disproportionately impacted by climate crisis