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News analysis: UK-wide surge in visitor numbers
Most museums are reporting a rise in visitor numbers, despite the recession
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Bangladesh: Nine gold medals and 17 antique silver coins were stolen from the National Museum in Dhaka and replaced with bronze and steel replicas. Culture minister Promod Mankin said: “We know for sure that some of the museum officials are responsible.” China: Lars Nittve, former director of the Moderna Museet in Stockholm and Tate Modern …
MLA could become part of ACE
The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) could become part of the Arts Council England after it is wound up in April 2012.
National Museum Wales appoints David Anderson as director general
V&A stalwart to take up new role in October
Court case puts collections at risk
Legal battle over Wedgwood's pension shortfall could put other collections at risk