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In practice Play

Guide | Facilitating slow play

Educator Nicola Wallis explains what slow play is and how it can be used in museums

In practice Play

Case study | Creating playful experiences for under-fives

The Royal Academy of Arts shares how its early years learning programme aims to inspire creativity

In practice Digital

Case study | Producing playful digital content

How Fast Familiar and Manchester Museum created an interactive quiz for the Wild exhibition

In practice Play

Case study | Playing at London Museum Docklands

The museum runs regular sessions as well as open-ended immersive spaces

In practice Freelance

Focus | Hints and tips for starting out as a freelancer

Our guide to being a successful freelancer - from finding work, knowing how much to charge and looking after your wellbeing

In practice Freelance

Vox Pop | How to thrive as a freelancer

Established professionals discuss the pros and cons of freelancing and share their advice to others

In practice Freelance

Guide | How can museums support freelancers?

The stresses on the sector are forcing different ways of working for and with freelancers

In practice Procurement

In focus | Sustainable procurement

Juliana Gilling explains how museums can use procurement to support sustainable goals and social value

In practice Procurement

Trendswatch | Localism

Colin Mulberg explains how a local focus helps museums react to the climate crisis

In practice Procurement

Guide | Five ways to spot greenwashing

Greenwashing can mislead and undermine confidence in efforts to tackle climate change - here's how to spot it

In practice Volunteers

Case study | Breaking down barriers to volunteering

Kate Parry from Cumbria Museum Consortium shares key learning from the Helping Hands project

In practice AI

Focus | Getting to grips with artificial intelligence

AI is set to disrupt all aspects of museum work. But what is it, what does it do and how can we reap the benefits?