Rob Sharp
Rob Sharp
freelance journalist
Eureka moments
Rob Sharp examines what science museums are doing to present increasingly diverse collections and boost audience engagement in the context of a post-truth world
Hope in Hull as visitors pack City of Culture’s museums
As attendances at the city’s museums and galleries soar in the first half of 2017, Hull’s cultural leaders say they will work together to create a lasting legacy.
‘Highlight the social outcomes’
The launch of the Great Place Scheme in Wales puts spotlight on need to link cultural projects to social outcomes
Museums warned not to be complacent on data protection
Museums are as vulnerable as any other sector to cyber-attacks, and are urged to regularly update their anti-virus software
London attendances hold firm
Visitor numbers have not been affected by the Westminster terrorist attack in March
Sector backs finding that ACE must focus more on museums
Government review says Arts Council England needs to be more aware of the specific issues that museums face
Firstsite boosts local value in bid to regain NPO status
New director has met community groups to help create a programme relevant to local people, as gallery seeks to alleviate Arts Council England’s concerns
NMNI shake-up gathers pace
National Museums Northern Ireland continues restructure by cutting number of director posts from five to three
Migration Museum Project secures exhibition space
Venue in south London will be used for exhibitions and events