Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

Arts Council England appoints Tonya Nelson as London area director

Nelson to leave role as arts council’s director of arts technology and innovation

What does the crisis mean for museum membership schemes?

Many organisations are focusing on retention through exclusive content

Museums report huge income losses in Nemo survey

Despite costs, most have retained staff for now

How are museums collecting during coronavirus lockdown?

Museums urged to consider ethics as collecting projects get underway

How are museum staff faring during closures?

Fears for job security and pay protection

Museum visits jump 6% in 2019

Blockbusters such as Dippy Tour help drive visits

How can digital platforms help museums connect to audiences during Covid-19 emergency?

Museums share resources and ideas on social media

Arts Council England appoints firm to produce repatriation guidance

Guidance will encourage proactive and coordinated approach

Record number of treasure finds recorded in 2019

Latest reports show 399 treasures were acquired by museums in 2017

What does the 2020 Budget mean for museums?

Government cuts business rates and confirms Cultural Investment Fund

New research into Egyptian mummies leads to calls for major ethical review

Critics raise concerns after academics recreate "voice" of Nesyamun

German museum trials ‘pay as you stay’ ticket prices

Visitor numbers and satisfaction were up, while revenue remained stable