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Art UK reveals online exhibitions tool

Initiative launched on International Museum Day

Science Museum Group makes collection available in Animal Crossing video game

QR codes allow users to add objects to the game

European museums must adapt to survive, says report

The Network of European Museum Organisations calls for ongoing government support, more digital investment and new measures to weather "future storms"

Jewish Museum London appoints Frances Jeens as interim director

Redundancies planned as museum pauses exhibitions to focus on online work

Northern Ireland’s outdoor museums will be first to reopen

The executive has no timetable for its coronavirus recovery plan but hopes to reach the final stage by December

Amgueddfa Cymru launches Covid-19 collecting drive

Project will use surveys to develop collection when lockdown restrictions are lifted

Museum Detox launches hardship fund and crowdfunding appeal

Crowdfunding campaign is response to survey on how BAME workforce has been impacted by Covid-19

English museums to stay closed until at least July

The employee furlough scheme has been extended until October, but employers will have to contribute more from August onwards

National Trust for Scotland declares emergency measures

More than 420 staff at risk of redundancy and phased reopening plans announced

Public ‘highly cautious’ about returning to museums

Confidence in whether an attraction can maintain social distancing is crucial in determining whether people will visit

Independent museums in Scotland call for urgent rescue package

Half of independents say they will be in financial crisis by the end of summer

#CollectionsUnited campaign aims to connect digital collections

Social media initiative encourages museum professionals and the public to create conversations about online collections