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Creative and cultural education “systemically deprioritised” in English state schools

Report warns of erosion and inequality in access to arts education

SS Great Britain appoints new chief executive

Andrew Edwards to join Bristol attraction from Sussex Archaeological Society

Ten pilot museums announced for Sensational Museum Project

Participating venues will test prototypes to develop multisensory ways of working

British Museum recovers more objects that were missing from its collection

A further 268 items have been retrieved in global operation after thefts were discovered last year

Kew Gardens and NHM announce £4.5m mycological research programme

Research using institutions’ fungi and lichen collections aims to halt biodiversity loss

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NHM biodiversity network | Stolen clock returned | Hereford Museum appoints designers

Police investigate after vandalism at Manchester Museum

Building daubed in red paint as university protests continue against war in Gaza

Survey shows strong public support for government funding of museums

Three quarters of UK adults believe councils should fund local museums

Notice | Memorial service for Aneesa Riffat

A service will take place at Derby’s Museum of Making in June

British Museum launches design competition for gallery redevelopment

Museum looking for creative and sustainable designs for galleries housing Parthenon Sculptures

Research to explore how culture sector can use AI in a responsible way

ACE and Goldsmiths will work together to develop best practice guidance

Poole Museum and Bronte Society among recipients of £24m arts council funding

Capital investment will support building works, new equipment and environmental sustainability measures