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Shuar people seek repatriation of ‘shrunken heads’ in UK collections
Delegation expresses wish for return of ceremonial tsantsas along with self-representation in displays
Welsh Museums Festival takes joy as its theme
More than 50 museums and galleries across Wales are taking part in the week-long celebration
Museums are not ‘secret vaults’, say world’s museum leaders
Directors at major institutions defend principle of open access but say Louvre heist has ‘shaken us to the core’
Council introduces entry charge at Museum of Oxford despite objections
Local stakeholders warn that decision to implement £4 charge comes with ‘more risk than reward’
V&A commission marks next phase of Ghana partnership
Unity sculpture developed with Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi
Pink Ball raises £2.5m for BM but comes under fire from climate activists and Greek government
Institution hails inaugural event a success and says money will be used to support international work
Scottish museums secure funding for essential building works
MGS has awarded 17 museums a total of £862,000 through its Repair and Adaptation Fund
Museums on alert for ‘smash and grab’ raids after Louvre jewel heist
Leaked report shows concerns that Paris museum had failed to modernise its security systems
Reversing car causes ‘substantial damage’ to Shakespeare family home
Conservation work could cost millions, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust warns
Ironbridge Gorge transfer was urgent, says culture secretary
National Trust takeover secures site’s future but could mean ‘difficult decisions’ about staffing and volunteers
