News National Museums and Galleries of Wales launches vision for the future The National Museums and Galleries of Wales has launched a public consultation into the future of the national museum service. …
News New code for museums with human remains Museums are to get a new code of practice to guide them in dealing fairly with the human remains in …
News Freedom of Information request raises question of ethics for Swansea gallery The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea is facing an ethical dilemma after being asked to disclose the insurance valuations …
News Visitor numbers continue to flourish for second year Museums across the UK have enjoyed a surge in visitor figures for the second year running, according to new Association …
News Government launches cultural ‘badge of honour’ for local museum initiatives Museums are to take the lead in promoting the government’s social, environmental and educational policies through a new cultural initiative …
News Four museums shortlisted for Gulbenkian Prize The Gulbenkian Prize for THE Museum of the Year shortlist has been announced, with four finalists vying for the award. …
News Charity rescues Herbert Art Gallery makeover as Coventry council pulls out Coventry City Council’s decision to abandon the development of the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum may be reversed after a …
News Don’t call us a war museum: we’re into power and conflict, says Armouries Last month, the Royal Armouries announced that it is collaborating with Forensic Alliance Ltd, to create a firearms crime detection …
News Top directors pick favourite artefacts for Museums and Galleries Month 2005 An engine, a Turner battle scene, an aeroplane and a wooden stage are just a few of the ‘objects of …
News Big plans for Northern Ireland heritage sites promise to boost visitor numbers Northern Ireland museums could see bigincreases in visitor numbers as a result of detailed plans for tourism heritage projects closely …
News Museum volunteers wanted in the dock Four volunteers at the Haig Colliery Mining Museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria, have been charged with health and safety breaches at …
News Culture ministry unveils arts for all young people plan The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that it wants every schoolchild in England to have access …