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Art Fund launches Museum Directors Survey 2026
Charity urges leaders to help shape its new five-year strategy
Plymouth and Bristol announce plans to bid for UK City of Culture 2029
Portsmouth, Ipswich and Wrexham are also contenders ahead of February's deadline
New chief executive appointed at Manchester Jewish Museum
Interim CEO also recruited to cover Gemma Meek's maternity leave
The biggest international museum openings in 2026
From George Lucas's new museum in LA to the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a host of institutions are preparing to open their doors this year
‘Fear is widespread’: Report finds growing hostility and intimidation in charity sector
Some organisations are scaling back visibility amid rise of extremism and social division
Museums lead on conservation of ‘incredibly rare’ Norfolk Carnyx Hoard
Near-complete Celtic battle trumpet among items discovered during routine archaeological excavation
Art historians question ‘unsuitable’ £800m Bayeux Tapestry insurance
Artefact to be covered under UK Government Indemnity Scheme during time on loan
Bradford shares UK City of Culture achievements
Museums and galleries played a key part in the programme
Museum openings not to miss in 2026
From secret listeners to contemporary design, we look at some of the exciting projects due to open in the UK this year
Knighthood for Tristram Hunt in New Year Honours
V&A director among those on 2026 list recognised for services to museums, heritage and culture
