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Southbank Centre warns it may not be able to reopen until April 2021

Director calls on government to intervene to support arts sector

One in 10 museum workers worldwide expects their institution to close

International Council of Museums calls on policy-makers to 'urgently allocate relief funds'

Queer Heritage and Collections Network launched

Training and peer support to be offered to UK museums

Scottish museums to reopen in third phase of government exit plan

Steps out of lockdown will be 'careful, gradual and incremental'

Museums will need rescue package to survive Covid-19, say sector bodies

Neil Mendoza appointed to lead panel for cultural recovery and renewal in England

Contemporary Art Society unveils acquisition fund for museums

Rapid Response Fund designed to support sector during Covid-19 crisis

Welsh open-air museums could see early exit from lockdown

Outdoor museums may be able reopen in the first stage of lifting restrictions if they can ensure social distancing

Taskforce to support reopening of cultural sector in England

The group will oversee the potential opening of museums and galleries in stage three of the UK government’s coronavirus recovery plan

Scottish museums invited to join in #MuseumsSparkJoy campaign

International Museums Day initiative invites public to share what they love and miss about museums

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"