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In practice

In practice

Children provide brief for V&A Museum of Childhood architects

Ongoing “co-design” exercise takes direction from local schools, families and teachers

In practice

Opportunities in store

The benefits of decanting a collection for a capital project

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Storage logistics

Where to put collections when they’re not on display is a constant, and constantly changing, area of work

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Open up the door

The move towards open storage continues

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Robocase promises to bring fragile objects up close

Mechanised arm allows safe, close-quarters viewing of a variety of delicate objects

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Family passes to Royal Cornwall Museum included in foodbank parcels

Collaboration between museum and foodbank sees 90% of tickets redeemed

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Adding to your collection

Ceramics acquisitions and how to fund them

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Conservation and storage

Ceramics are relatively resilient – presenting opportunities as well as challenges

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National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh

Making space to store a ceramics collection together

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Showcasing ceramics

Pottery’s popularity is increasing, but museums may need to change to make the most of it

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Reducing plastic

With a little research and commitment, small changes can reduce plastic use and have long-term benefits for all

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Making honey for money

Keeping bees on-site can be rewarding and profitable, but you must have the right skills and equipment