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International Slavery Museum welcomes prime minister’s comments on slavery apology

Director Michelle Charters says formal statement would be an 'important and long-awaited step' for the UK Government

Almost 500 items repatriated by UK institutions between 2010 and 2022, study finds

Natural History Museum made the most returns over a period that saw a shift towards greater repatriation of material culture

Steve Miller to become director of the National Army Museum

Miller joins the London institution after more than 13 years leading Norfolk Museums Service

Winners of the Museums Change Lives Awards 2026 announced

See the four award-winners whose work has been celebrated for making a positive difference to people and communities

Autumn budget offers little support for museum sector

But devolution measures and increase in National Living Wage will have an impact

Museum of Oxford drops entry fees for locals

A pilot scheme for free entry for Oxford residents begins in January

National Motor Museum in Beaulieu announces restructure

Loan requests and events suspended as museum continues search for new home  

Funding boost for Fashion Museum Bath

Venue is expected to open to visitors in 2030

Moves | First chief executive appointed for Moseley Road Baths

Worthing Theatres & Museum, National Museums NI and V&A Dundee also announce appointments

Manchester Museum unveils partnership with Indian science centre

Collaboration with the Science Gallery Bengaluru will focus on young people and environmental action

Half-term strike at V&A suspended after unions receive improved offer

Staff halt planned industrial action to enable further talks to take place

Removal of mummified remains from display sparks public debate

Kelvingrove and Hunterian are among several museums rethinking their treatment of human remains