Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
Museum staff’s emotional wellbeing is not a side issue
The emotional complexities of roles aren’t recognised, say Jennie Morgan and Anna Woodham
National Trust calls for more investment in historic environment
Demand follows research that shows how public value their local heritage
Visitor numbers below pre-pandemic levels, shows new report
Figures come from five year trends in Arts Council England’s Annual Museum Survey
Manchester Museum named European Museum of the Year
Ceremony held in the Polish city of Białystok where five other awards were announced
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
