Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
Bookworm
From a fictional museum mystery to the 'absolute disorder' of decolonisation, your bitesize sample of the latest museum sector books
Open minded | Modern Art Oxford
This revamped regional gallery is now a more welcoming, accessible and inclusive venue
Natural History Museum funds UK-wide climate work
Twelve organisations being supported to help communities engage with issues such as biodiversity decline, climate change and pollution
British Museum appoints architect for major redevelopment
Lina Ghotmeh Architecture chosen ahead of four other shortlisted proposals for Western Range galleries
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
