Rebecca Atkinson
Rebecca Atkinson
Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association
The Atkinson, Southport
Art, local history and Egyptian treasures are among the eclectic mix offered at this recently opened venue in Sefton, says Rebecca Atkinson
Six museums shortlisted for Museum of the Year 2015
The Whitworth, IWM London and the MAC are all contenders
Welsh government announces £2.7m for culture and poverty agenda
Investment aims to widen access to museums, libraries and archives
Campaigners start legal action over Snibston closure
Judicial review could force council to postpone closure
Auckland Castle wins planning consent for £17m restoration
Scheme will include museum about the history of faith
Government turns down meeting with Greece to discuss the Parthenon Marbles
Should the government agree to a Unesco-mediated meeting?