Opinion

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Working with communities to co-create public space

We asked what our communities wanted and hoped for from the gallery, says Woodrow Kernohan

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Dig deep for your audiences and you might just strike gold

In looking to reach a broader range of visitors, museums are developing exciting new exhibition programmes, says Simon Stephens

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What if we could pivot our entire mission to supporting communities?

With the MA Conference in Newcastle-Gateshead fast approaching, Keith Merrin shares how the region's museums are rethinking their purpose

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Twenty ways to be an ally this Black History Month

Elma Glasgow shares ideas for how museums can celebrate Black British history

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Editorial | We all need to be less ableist

Editor Simon Stephens introduces our third themed issue of Museums Journal

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Museums are failing if they don’t represent neurodivergent people

Equitable provision must become a reality, says Justine Reilly

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Digital | Remote volunteers boost access

Catrin Podgorski on the Heritage Access 2022 project

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Sensory storytelling and sign language training will engage nonverbal visitors

Words can get in the way of a good museum experience, says Sam Bowen

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What is ableism?

Museums Association board member Tony Heaton sets the scene for our anti-ableism issue of Museums Journal

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Vox pop | What is the biggest challenge with disability representation?

Three experts share their views

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When it comes to creating accessible spaces, one size definitely doesn’t fit all

There isn’t a single solution to inclusive access, says Pierrette Squires

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Policy | Tackling disability under-representation in museum

Support the MA’s anti-ableism campaign, says Esther Fox