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Poland: A museum that tells the 1,000-year history of Jewish life in Poland was inaugurated in October in Warsaw. The Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews, which houses centuries-old manuscripts, a replica synagogue and Holocaust exhibits, is based in the former Warsaw ghetto. The building, which cost €42.5m, was part funded by the …
Northern Ireland’s arts council launches campaign against cuts
Advocacy campaign to prevent 11% cut to culture funding
Eight culturally significant objects prevented from export
Organisations including National Museums Scotland and the V&A have acquired works
Report highlights social impact of culture in cities
Case studies explore social inclusion, participation and resilient communities
Preston’s Harris Museum scoops £40,000 arts prize
Nathaniel Mellors to create work for Contemporary Art Society's Annual Award
Cantie Museum Project brings happiness agenda to Scotland
Happy Museum Project principles for Scottish museums
Twelve men to appear in court next week over museum thefts
Rhino horn and Chinese artefacts stolen during spate of raids
Call for parliamentary scrutiny of proposed IWM library closure
Education centre in Duxford also under threat as IWM seeks £4m savings
Museum volunteer award winners announced
Museum of London Archaeological Archive and Bede's World scoop top prize