Rebecca Atkinson
Rebecca Atkinson
Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association
Half of Scottish visitors concerned about visiting museums post-lockdown
But 26% say they will visit as soon as restrictions are lifted
Creating a digital museum during lockdown
#HastingsDigitalMuseum has focused on high-quality, interactive activities
Creating engaging digital learning content with a legacy beyond the lockdown
The National Football Museum has focused on three clear strands of content
How will Covid-19 shape museums’ volunteer workforce?
Organisations concerned volunteers won’t be able to return
Queer Heritage and Collections Network launched
Training and peer support to be offered to UK museums
How the Egypt Centre has created digital learning resources during lockdown
The small museum has had to approach its offer from scratch
Museum Detox launches hardship fund and crowdfunding appeal
Crowdfunding campaign is response to survey on how BAME workforce has been impacted by Covid-19
National Trust for Scotland declares emergency measures
More than 420 staff at risk of redundancy and phased reopening plans announced
‘We need to be truly inclusive and prioritise creating engaging online content’
Q&A with Jenny Haslett, museum manager of the Northern Ireland War Memorial, on how it is coping during the Covid-19 crisis
Museums invited to contribute to culture, health and wellbeing survey
Findings will help organisations advocate during Covid-19 pandemic