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National Trust members reject pressure group proposals at AGM

Restore Trust unsuccessful as voters turn out in record numbers

Michelle Charters named head of International Slavery Museum

A community activist and current NML trustee, Charters will lead the institution through a £28m transformation

Climate protesters set sights on museums and galleries

Just Stop Oil activists target National Gallery as Extinction Rebellion demonstrates at MA Conference

Global museum community responds to Israel-Hamas war

Statements condemn violence and call for international law to be upheld

UK museum sector addresses impact of Israel-Hamas conflict

War has led to widespread protests and rising community tensions across the UK

National Museums Scotland launches new national strategy

Fifth national strategy focuses on sharing collections and sector support

More than 45 venues take part in Welsh Museums Festival 2023

Event aims to increase publicity and footfall for the sector

Perth Museum reveals opening date

Jacobite treasures will go on public display for the first time in March 2024

The Vintage Litter Museum opens in Suffolk

Founder keen to tie strong environmental message into displays

Applications open for Art Fund’s Weston Loan Programme

Adjacent scheme to engage underrepresented audiences

Craven Museum named UK’s most family-friendly museum

Fifteen museums were shortlisted and judged by families over the summer holidays

British Museum was ‘victim of inside job’, says Osborne

Records were altered to conceal alleged thefts over as long as 25 years, chair tells MPs