Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
The Box will revive Plymouth’s civic pride
Regeneration needs imagination and ambition, says Victoria Pomery
Specialism | Who uses archaeological collections?
Ben Donnelly-Symes on a new research project by the Society for Museum Archaeology
Collaboration has forged Blackburn’s cultural identity
The town’s creative spirit didn’t stop when the cotton mills closed, says Rebecca Johnson
War in mind | Exploring the psychological impact of conflict
An exhibition on how humans start, experience and make sense of war feels very relevant at a time when there are major conflicts in Africa, Europe and the Middle East
The art of decolonisation
Simon Stephens on the growing trend of artists exploring the legacy of empire through museum collections
Natural History Museum to open climate gallery
Fixing Our Broken Planet is part of a wider scheme to redevelop the South Kensington site
Collections Trust recruits chief executive
David Gelsthorpe replaces Kevin Gosling, who leaves in the spring after nearly 10 years with the organisation
National Museums Liverpool to explore Latin American collections
Initiative is supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund and involves a partnership with Luma Creations
Auschwitz must inform our moral choices
Memorial site has to be an identity-shaping encounter. By Pawel Sawicki
Citizens’ juries can help museums fulfil people’s needs
Citizen-led decision-making allows institutions to engage with the public in a more meaningful way. By Simon Stephens
