Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
Dig deep for your audiences and you might just strike gold
In looking to reach a broader range of visitors, museums are developing exciting new exhibition programmes, says Simon Stephens
Camera action | Photography Centre, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
What can a photography gallery do to stand out in a world already saturated with images, asks Simon Stephens
Aviva Studios opens in Manchester
Project is largest investment in a national cultural project since the opening of Tate Modern in 2000
Unesco unveils plans for virtual museum of stolen objects
Site aims to help strengthen advocacy for the return of looted cultural property
Government finally publishes ‘retain and explain’ guidance
Policy for managing 'contested' heritage first proposed in January 2021
Cost-of-living crisis is hitting museums hard, report shows
More than 700 venues took part in the Annual Museum Survey
National Galleries of Scotland unveils Edinburgh redevelopment
The revamp of the National on Princes Street has made the venue more accessible than ever, says NGS
Museums Journal: The Anti-Ableism Issue
Ableism remains pervasive across the museum sector - here's how we can all take meaningful action
Editorial | We all need to be less ableist
Editor Simon Stephens introduces our third themed issue of Museums Journal
