Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Museum professionals recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

People across the sector receive awards for their work

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Inclusive, open and connected museums

Arts Council England support for the sector, including a shake-up of the Museums Development programme

Natural History Museum plans huge collection move

Project is part of scheme to develop new research centre in partnership with the University of Reading

Row over future of Down County Museum

Friends group fears status of the museum is being downgraded

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Editorial | All victims of war need our support

Plight of museum workers across the world needs to be considered

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Policy | Taking action on climate issues

Museums Association to launch campaign

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Vox pop | Do we need a national museum of England?

Three museum professionals respond to our question

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‘The incredible and humbling support of the community bolstered us’

How Pontypridd Museum reopened to the public two years after severe flooding

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Museums have a responsibility to help visitors understand religion

Network will help tackle ‘difficult’ subject

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Digital | Increasing audience engagement

Joint research initiative into funded digital projects

Icom museum definition plan moves forward

Organisation will vote on proposal in August

Climate: There’s no time to waste

With the sector still getting to grips with the ecological emergency, the MA is launching a campaign to spur museums into taking action. By Simon Stephens