Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

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Healthy funding mix keeps our sector alive

The museum sector looks at its future

New forms

Changing artistic practices and the demands of modern audiences are having a big impact on museum and gallery architecture, writes Simon Stephens

Tate Britain director to leave for new role in Portugal

Penelope Curtis experienced mixed fortunes since joining Tate in 2010

A taste of Italy

Roberta Cremoncini, the director of the Estorick Collection, tells Simon Stephens about the history of this small London gallery.

Tate expands its visual arts network

Sixteen organisations join Plus Tate

University of Leicester launches first museum studies Mooc

Initiative developed with National Museums Liverpool

Open plan

Sue Shave, the director of Chiltern Open Air Museum, tells Simon Stephens about her love of historic buildings

English Heritage unveils ambitious plans

The organisation aims to be self-financing by 2023

Funding news

The right crowd

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Editorial

We need to build on success of museums

Q&A with Sandy Knapp

The Natural History Museum botanist responds to the #savedippy campaign

English Heritage names new chief executives

Kate Mavor and Duncan Wilson to join body after split