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Concerns raised about V&A’s voluntary exit scheme as industrial dispute continues

Union says staff cuts could put further pressure on workloads and service delivery

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Guy Baxter named director of University of Reading’s Museum of English Rural Life

Current head Kate Arnold-Forster is retiring after almost 24 years in the role

London Museum’s rediscovered vaults to open with exhibition on early Romans in the city

Long-lost space under Smithfield Market has been renovated to host shows and events

British Museum takes steps to improve flow and access at Bayeux Tapestry show

​Exhibition has faced queue delays as it copes with 'unprecedented demand'​

Contemporary conflict and ‘reimagining’ museum practice: IWM sets out new research aims

Institution says it will focus on a broader chronology as it prepares for the second world war centenary

MGS seeks multi-year funding for Scotland’s museums

New research shows 40% of museums in the nation have just three months’ reserves or less

Woodhorn celebrates anniversary with unveiling of restored pitheads

The industrial heritage site in Northumberland first opened to the public as a visitor attraction 20 years ago

How are you using AI? Take part in Museums Journal’s new survey

Help us build a picture of AI use, attitudes and impact in the UK museum sector

Inaugural Te Māori fellowship begins at Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum

Research residencies will further decolonise the Oxford University organisation as well as protect the future of Māori collections

Horniman to reopen natural history gallery early next year

Visitors will be able to explore the final part of £12.5m Nature + Love project from February

‘Free, forever’: Government rules out entry charges for overseas visitors to national museums

Sector welcomes renewed commitment to universal free entry ahead of policy’s 25th anniversary