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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

Welsh Government announces £9m in major funding boost for culture

Fifteen projects have received grants to help build capacity

Culture ‘key to sustainable economic growth and healthy communities’

Paper calls on government to formally measure role of culture in UK economy

In brief | Latest news from across the sector

Accreditation scheme redesign | Barbican revamp approved | New home for animation collection

Next Tate director must address gallery’s ‘existential crisis’

Workers who went on strike earlier this month highlight internal divisions

Export bar placed on rare union jack that survived Battle of Trafalgar

UK buyer sought for £450,000 war-torn flag