Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
Starting over
After years spent in the doldrums, Liverpool is on the rise. As the European Capital of Culture 2008, it has become a must-see city and Liverpool Biennial director, Lewis Biggs, is made up to be part of this renaissance, writes Simon Stephens.
New perspectives
As a number of museums prepare to open Egyptology galleries, Simon Stephens hears why it's not all about mummies, myths and magic
Cultural Olympiad seeks projects
Organisations asked to submit ideas, while £1.4m fund is unveiled for new cultural projects
Five make shortlist for Kids in Museums award
Five museums have been short-listed for the Guardian’s second Family-Friendly Museum Award. This year’s award, which is part of the Guardian’s Kids in Museums campaign, is looking for the best temporary exhibition, event or activity. The five shortlisted museums are: Compton Verney in Warwickshire; the Falmouth Art Gallery in Cornwall; the Museum of Farnham in …
Scots museums reticent to merge
Alex Salmond calls for closer links, but museums say they already work together