News

ACE could sell works to finance acquisitions

Sale of works from ACE collection not ruled out

Scottish museums secure £1m in funding

But acquisitions fund has been slashed by 25%

In brief

Visitor numbers up 4.5% - ACE shuts programme - Frome Hoard saved - Radar museum reopens

Cuts start to take effect at local authority museums

Museum services are feeling the strain, as councils face up to budget cuts for 2011-12

ACE to reduce regional assistance for museums

MLA's area directors and regional managers to be replaced by relationship officers

English Heritage reduces hours

English Heritage weighs up opening 62 properties only at weekends

Director dismissed pending police investigation

Allegations surface of unauthorised disposal of objects from BECM

Wakefield museums consider teaming up for a ‘creative trust’

Council leader says talks are at an early stage

MA urges Bolton to seek other ways to raise funds

Plan to dispose of 36 works does not comply with code of ethics

Management tools updated

Collections Trust boosts benchmarking download

In brief

Sell-off raises £150,000 - Artangel in Tate donation - Volunteering awards open - Computer centre appeal

ACE cuts 51 regularly funded visual arts organisations

VAGA and Museums Sheffield among losers in national portfolio announcement