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Funding announced to help public collections go open access on copyright

Art UK launches major project to develop training and AI-assisted digital tools

Paisley Museum redevelopment costs rise by a further £4.5m

Construction issues and inflation have seen the project’s budget increase by £24m since 2019

Museums prepare for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year

How cultural institutions are celebrating Christmas 2025 - don't miss out on the MA's special 20% discount on new memberships this weekend!

Budget 2025: ‘Far more ambitious action’ needed for culture sector

How museum and culture sector leaders have responded to this year’s budget

Whale Memorial unveiled by South Georgia Heritage Trust

Artwork installed on former whaling station, which is also home to a museum

Icom and Interpol launch initiative to combat cultural theft and trafficking

Museum community agrees to strengthen global action against heritage crime at triennial Icom conference

Youth heritage exchange between Barbados and Scotland wins inaugural Icom award

Shared Island Stories gets prize for sustainable development practice in museums

Science centres ‘undermined’ by a lack of government support

Association writes open letter calling for better recognition and funding

British Museum dropped tobacco sponsor after query from Department for Health

Partnership with Japan Tobacco International came to an end in September

Law change enabling restitution on moral grounds comes into force this month

But national museums will be excluded from new rules that simplify ‘ex-gratia’ payments

Two museums announce closure due to low footfall and rising costs

Quaker Tapestry Museum and Museum of Carpet will both shut next month

President intervenes to resolve row over Museum of West African Art

New museum has postponed all opening events amid protests about its role and mission