Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
New social justice category for Family Friendly Museum Award
Eighteen organisations in the running for the annual award, which will be announced in October
Bristol Museum launches urgent fundraiser to acquire Turner artwork
Organisation has just one week to raise £100,000 to buy the painting, which is to be auctioned at Sotheby's on 2 July
IWM plans second world war exhibitions at Duxford site
Funding also confirmed for new visitor experience at SS Great Britain
Seeking sanctuary | Poland Museum of Modern Art, Warsaw
This contemporary art museum, founded 20 years ago, now has a permanent home. By Simon Stephens
Should nationals charge entry for overseas tourists?
The idea of England’s national museums generating revenue by asking overseas visitors to pay an entry fee is proposed periodically. Simon Stephens looks at the pros and cons
Artificial intelligence: weighing up the pros and cons
Many in the sector may be excited about AI’s potential for analysing data, but there is less enthusiasm for other applications such as generating original content. By Simon Stephens
Spending review reveals cut to DCMS budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented government funding plans to parliament on 11 June
Firm foundations | Liverpool Biennial
The theme of Bedrock has helped to ground the Liverpool Biennial in the city, writes Simon Stephens
Gen Z put off visiting historic houses by transport challenges and cost
But young people value heritage sites as places to unplug from technology, according to report
Museums can drive climate justice action
Sector is well placed to help people find their agency, says Saskia Randle
