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Legal ruling over ivory sale could have consequences for museums
Experts warn of 'unsolicited donations' as collectors and dealers struggle to sell artworks
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK overnight accompanied by police escort
Tapestry undergoing checks after ‘monumental effort’ to ensure safe passage
Museums count cost of heatwaves as income and collections suffer
Footfall drops 3% in first two quarters of the year with extreme weather cited as a leading cause
The Light: New Durham museum announces August opening date
Former Durham Light Infantry Museum and Art Gallery transformed after decade-long closure
Nicholas Serota sets out investment priorities as he leaves arts council
ACE chair, who finishes his 10-year term at the end of July, was speaking at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the arms-length body
Birmingham museums extend opening hours after council budget boost
New hours come into effect this month thanks to £300,000 investment
Government tightens DBS requirements for volunteers working with children
Unpaid workers will need to undergo enhanced checks under new guidance
Record ticket sales for Bayeux Tapestry exhibition
The exhibition generated more than £2.5m in revenue after opening for bookings on 1 July
Smithsonian accused of ‘extreme political activism’ as America celebrates 4th of July
Report exposes ideological battle between museum body and Trump administration
Science Gallery London to close at the end of July
Site's closure follows announcement that Science Gallery International is also shutting down
