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British Museum selects designer to create welcome pavilion

New visitor entrance and forecourt to be completed by spring 2026

Report shows lack of racial diversity in the heritage sector

Historic England survey suggests that less than 1% of workforce is Black

International Slavery Museum to close from 5 January for redevelopment

Venue to host traditional libation ceremony to mark significant moment in museum’s history

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to launch free visitor offer for local residents

Move is part of wider plans to increase access for residents

National Gallery announces ‘once in a generation’ redisplay of major holdings

Rehang will be the culmination of the gallery's year-long bicentenary celebrations

Bilbao’s House of the Basque Language wins Council of Europe Museum Prize

Prize honours museums that make ‘significant contribution to the understanding of European cultural heritage’

Paisley Museum redevelopment costs spiral by £12.5m

Project has been affected by construction problems and soaring inflation

Outlook for Welsh culture sector remains ‘challenging’ despite budget boost

Arm's-length bodies welcome 'step in the right direction' but say more support is needed after year of crises

Louise Bourgeois spider to return to Tate Modern for gallery’s 25th birthday

Maman sculpture will be reinstalled in its original home in the Turbine Hall

Arts Council England review to avoid ‘debate between excellence and access’

Review of funding body may begin before Christmas, says Nandy

National Museum of the Royal Navy hit by cyber attack

Institution says incident is having ‘significant impact’ on the delivery of its services

In brief | Latest moves, projects and developments in the sector

King’s Tower opens to public | National Portrait Gallery immersive partnership | V&A Wedgwood acquisition