Opinion

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Documentation is central to the work of museums

Untangling collections histories is vital, challenging and rewarding work, writes Kathleen Lawther

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Volunteering at the MA Conference was a rich journey

Looking back at the highlights of this year's event in Newcastle-Gateshead

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Responding to the climate emergency

Alex Rock on the UK's first Museum Cop conference

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Plymouth is central to the story of British colonialism

How a work by artist John Akomfrah has encouraged debate and discussion

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We need to bridge the unhealthy divide between nationals and regionals

The museum scene in Britain needs to level up, says Julian Spalding

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Reflections on the De Wadden schooner disposal

Taniah Simpson and Michelle Walsh on lessons learned from National Museums Liverpool's deaccessioning of the Dutch vessel

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Digital column | Tech does not guarantee a great experience

It is vital to maintain digital interactives, writes Russell Stearman

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Policy column | MA seeks views on ethics

Have your say on the MA’s revised code of ethics, says India Divers

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Editorial | Civic museums in perilous state

Maintaining infrastructure, managing complex collections and securing funding are all key challenges, writes Simon Stephens

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Vox Pop | What needs to change in museum documentation?

Three experts respond to our question

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UK museums aren’t lagging behind on repatriation

We must stress that we are willing to return items, says Amy Shakespeare

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Disposing of objects has many benefits

Museum collections were never intended to be static, says Jenny Durrant