Opinion

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Queer museums: hidden heritage on the rise?

Myla Corvidae asks whether the sector is as committed to queer representation as it often claims

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From uncertainty to hope

From a lengthy lockdown to an FA cup win, Leicester and its cultural venues can now see light at the end of the tunnel

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The sector is no longer unified on the subject of the British empire

We must face up to the ethical issues or the sector could be heading for a permanent schism

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Vox pop | What object would you put in the Museum of Brexit?

Lorry banners and Bollox to Brexit stickers: which artefacts best represent Britain’s departure from the EU?

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We need a space where people can reflect and share experiences

Museums can be forums for conversation away from our increasingly polarised public discourse

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Digital | Increase access to images of your collections

Policies must change if museums want people to use their images

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The pandemic is an opportunity for museums to reinvent themselves

There will be fewer big exhibitions and more focus on existing collections, says Charles Saumerez Smith

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Challenging conventions

Interpreting and displaying collections in new ways

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Are museums failing those who need support most?

Despite huge changes in the sector in recent years, there are still striking inequalities in museum visiting

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From the climate crisis and Covid to Reclaim the Night: contemporary collecting in Leeds

Preserving multiple experiences of Leeds for the future

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Vox pop | What would you say to your March 2020 self?

'Adopt the greyhound sooner': Museum professionals tell us what they've learnt from this difficult year

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Digital | Don’t undervalue traditional skills of your staff

In the rush towards digital content, we must not lose sight of the unique skills of old-school curators