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British Museum takes steps to improve flow and access at Bayeux Tapestry show

​Exhibition has faced queue delays as it copes with 'unprecedented demand'​

Contemporary conflict and ‘reimagining’ museum practice: IWM sets out new research aims

Institution says it will focus on a broader chronology as it prepares for the second world war centenary

MGS seeks multi-year funding for Scotland’s museums

New research shows 40% of museums in the nation have just three months’ reserves or less

Woodhorn celebrates anniversary with unveiling of restored pitheads

The industrial heritage site in Northumberland first opened to the public as a visitor attraction 20 years ago

How are you using AI? Take part in Museums Journal’s new survey

Help us build a picture of AI use, attitudes and impact in the UK museum sector

Inaugural Te Māori fellowship begins at Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum

Research residencies will further decolonise the Oxford University organisation as well as protect the future of Māori collections

Horniman to reopen natural history gallery early next year

Visitors will be able to explore the final part of £12.5m Nature + Love project from February

‘Free, forever’: Government rules out entry charges for overseas visitors to national museums

Sector welcomes renewed commitment to universal free entry ahead of policy’s 25th anniversary

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft to explore ‘radically different’ operating model

The Sussex institution was forced to close earlier this year amid financial challenges

‘World-class culture in every postcode’: ACE unveils new National Portfolio process

Areas of focus for museums include collections stewardship, public value and business transformation

Museum leaders call for ‘transformation, not incremental change’

Arts council report warns sector is under severe financial pressure and faces ‘critical’ workforce challenges

New guidance shared for trans-inclusive toilet provision

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