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Icom adopts revised Code of Ethics for Museums

International framework sets out five core principles

‘Pride and connection’: The Box Plymouth named Museum of the Year 2026

Venue scoops Art Fund's £120,000 prize after impressing judges with community-focused approach

London Transport Museum redevelopment gets on the road

The £26m phased project will be completed in time for the venue's 50th anniversary in 2030

Fragile future: Glass heritage at risk as National Glass Centre faces demolition

Industry leaders call for urgent intervention to rescue ‘critically weakened’ sector

Global research to explore museums’ use of AI

Unesco and Icom join forces to gather examples, evidence and data

Government failing to protect national museums from security threats, watchdog warns

Public Accounts Committee criticises DCMS for ‘lack of leadership’ on challenges facing sponsored institutions

Public sees cultural heritage protection in conflict zones as a high priority

Research commissioned by British Council on 10th anniversary of Cultural Protection Fund

Is your museum ready for local government reform in England?

Arts Council England has published a checklist to help the sector get prepared

‘Radical’ centre for curatorial research could close in Dundee University restructure

Institution is looking to save a further £20m after cutting 675 posts last year

‘The biggest cultural reimagining in Europe’: London Museum sets opening date

First phase of long-awaited Smithfield Market redevelopment will be unveiled later this year

Nandy announces £1.1m boost for Jewish museums amid rising antisemitism

DCMS backs plans to transform Jewish Museum London into 'national platform'

Shortlist revealed for UK’s best family friendly museum

There are 20 museums in the running for the Kids in Museums award this year