Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

DCMS looking at future of Blythe House

West London site houses millions of objects held by three national museums

Whitworth puts artworks in shop window

Gallery showcases collection in Selfridges during revamp

Institute of Railway Studies could hit buffers

National Railway Museum consultation includes proposal to end funding of institute's professor

Full circle

English Heritage has finally overcome problems with finance and planning to open a new visitor centre at Stonehenge. Simon Stephens reports

Funding news: Cymal grants call

Cymal (Museums Archives and Libraries Wales) is inviting applications for its 2014-15 Innovation and Development Grants programme. The organisation is looking to fund projects in areas such as: increasing access and equality; caring for collections; community engagement and service enhancement; and workforce/organisational/partnership development. Funding applications from museums should contribute to the objectives in Cymal’s A …

House proud

Steven Parissien tells Simon Stephens about his plans to make Compton Verney's exhibitions fun and accessible

International Opening: Benjamin Franklin Museum

This revamped museum dedicated to one of America's founding fathers is engaging and lively rather than reverential. By Simon Stephens

Government details English Heritage split

Future of organisation in spotlight

Arts council proposes Designation change

Scheme that recognises pre-eminent collections to be refocused

First aider

Natasha McEnroe tells Simon Stephens about her plans for the Florence Nightingale Museum

International opening: Fries Museum

A new museum building in Friesland in the north of the Netherlands was made possible by a very generous benefactor. Simon Stephens finds out more

Ashmolean wins Contemporary Art Society award

Museum to work with artist Elizabeth Price on £60,000 commission