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Trans inclusion: Museum sector guidance updated in response to EHRC’s draft code of practice

Team behind ethical framework says code has generated 'further confusion and concern'

‘Showing its age’: National Lottery consults on future funding model

Museum sector urged to respond to nationwide call for evidence

ACE announces big changes to National Portfolio investment programme

Arts council has been working on simplifying the application process

Cooling off period: How did museums fare in their response to the heatwave?

Drop in temperature brings relief – and reflection on what the sector should be doing to better plan for extreme heat

Icom adopts revised Code of Ethics for Museums

International framework sets out five core principles

‘Pride and connection’: The Box Plymouth named Museum of the Year 2026

Venue scoops Art Fund's £120,000 prize after impressing judges with community-focused approach

London Transport Museum redevelopment gets on the road

The £26m phased project will be completed in time for the venue's 50th anniversary in 2030

Fragile future: Glass heritage at risk as National Glass Centre faces demolition

Industry leaders call for urgent intervention to rescue ‘critically weakened’ sector

Global research to explore museums’ use of AI

Unesco and Icom join forces to gather examples, evidence and data

Government failing to protect national museums from security threats, watchdog warns

Public Accounts Committee criticises DCMS for ‘lack of leadership’ on challenges facing sponsored institutions

Public sees cultural heritage protection in conflict zones as a high priority

Research commissioned by British Council on 10th anniversary of Cultural Protection Fund

Is your museum ready for local government reform in England?

Arts Council England has published a checklist to help the sector get prepared