Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
Museums reopen under the ‘new normal’
One-way systems, protective screens and PPE for staff are among the measures taken by venues that have welcomed visitors back
Royal Museums Greenwich stages first youth online takeover
The group will reimagine a museum where all voices are heard
Ramadan during lockdown: Museum of London unveils Covid-19 collecting initiative
Museum is gathering objects and experiences reflecting life during the pandemic
Storytelling, poetry and podcasts: how museums are marking Windrush Day this year
Oral histories among the digital material released for anniversary
Science centres appeal for government aid to survive Covid-19 crisis
Many fear they will not be able to operate under social distancing restrictions
People’s History Museum launches programme exploring migration
A series of online events will include discussions, tours and workshops
Open letter calls for safeguards to protect disability arts
Culture ministers warned Covid-19 has magnified inequalities for disabled people working in creative industries
Statue of slave trader removed from outside Museum of London Docklands
Mayor of London announces commission to look into future of controversial landmarks in city
‘Historic moment’: M Shed to collect artefacts from protest that toppled Colston statue
Heritage community reacts to fall of statue dedicated to 17th-century slave trader