Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Research highlights challenges of attracting schools to museums

Art Explora foundation launches campaign to fund museum visits by 7-11 year old schoolchildren

Trump 2.0: Precarious future for American museums amid censorship and federal cuts

Simon Stephens reports from the American Alliance of Museums conference in Los Angeles

National Gallery unveils Sainsbury Wing after redevelopment

Gallery hopes to provide a warmer welcome with redesigned foyer, step-free entrance and new public square

National Museums NI returns more items to Hawaiʻi

Ceremony held at Ulster Museum to repatriate human remains and sacred objects

Bookworm

From the social world of galleries to a cookbook for conservators, your bitesize sample of the latest museum sector books

A blueprint for cultural education

The government’s upcoming Curriculum and Assessment Review is positive news. By Simon Stephens

In brief | Latest news, moves and projects in the sector

Hackney Museum revamp | Glasgow Life chief executive | Design Museum partnership

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We must offer open spaces for discussion

People’s culture needs to be the focus of what we do, says Christian Greco

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Specialism | Natural Sciences Collections Association

Jennifer Gallichan on supporting natural sciences

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Policy | Code of ethics

New code is on its way, says India Divers

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The resilience of colleagues is motivational

Ethical issues and small budgets take their toll, says Madylene Beardmore

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Humber museums is a partnership that’s a federation

The four museum services act separately but are bound by their goals, says Nial Adams