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Imperial War Museums joins Facebook advertising boycott

The museum group is thought to be the only English cultural institution participating in the month-long Stop Hate for Profit campaign

Cultural sector support staff are undervalued, finds research

A consultation has found that assistant roles are sometimes misunderstood and not well respected

What was it like to be the only person in a museum under lockdown?

Caretakers offer a glimpse behind the scenes in new audio series

Leonie Bell appointed as V&A Dundee director

The former cultural regeneration lead for Paisley will take over from founding director Philip Long

Immersive technology and folklore subject specialist networks launched

Both networks aim to support best practice and collaboration across sector

Scotland’s museums given green light to reopen from 15 July

Sector 'warmly welcomes' announcement but says reopening will be gradual

Museums reopen under the ‘new normal’

One-way systems, protective screens and PPE for staff are among the measures taken by venues that have welcomed visitors back

Public art project opens with display of works by Khadija Saye

Installation of works by artist and museum professional who died in Grenfell Tower

Reopening guidance published for Scottish and Welsh museums

Recommendations aim to protect workforces, ensure physical distancing and maintain hygiene

Share your case studies of creating online exhibitions and virtual tours

Museums Journal is looking for practical examples of how museums have approached digital access

Arts Council England awards £33m to National Portfolio Organisations from emergency fund

Recipients include York Museums Trust and Beamish Museum

Sector welcomes £1.57bn rescue package for culture, arts and heritage

Relief after government announcement of additional funding for all four nations