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Deadline approaching for Treasure Act consultation

Proposed changes could see museums acquire more finds

Kirklees to develop strategic vision for museums and heritage

But council's plans for at-risk Tolson Museum remain unclear

V&A Dundee reaches 500,000 visitors and boosts local attractions

Impact of new museum starting to show

National Museums Northern Ireland announces university partnerships

Aim is to boost cultural research, maximise public engagement and share expertise

Ulster Transport Museum to revisit interpretation after sexism complaint

Newspaper columnist raised concerns about panel on “the woman driver”

Kon-Tiki Museum to repatriate thousands of Easter Island artefacts

Agreement signed during Norwegian state visit to Chile

Cultural organisations declare climate emergency

Climate action campaign launches in London

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India: The Azadi Ke Diwane museum in New Delhi has opened to document the country’s independence movement. The museum, in the city’s Red Fort, will pay homage to the unsung heroes involved in the struggle for freedom from 1857-1947. Iran: Artists have accused the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art of buying their work cheaply and …

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TV series fuels record year for Scotland’s heritage sites

Visitors to Historic Environment Scotland’s attractions rose 5% in 2018 on the back of the Year of Young People initiative and an improved visitor experience. By Caroline Parry

Windermere Jetty Museum opens in Lake District

New £20m museum will restore and showcase historic boats

Tate Modern overtakes British Museum as UK’s most visited attraction

Visitor numbers up almost 9% in UK overall and 19% in Scotland