Opinion

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Why the UK needs a British Asian museum

Community’s history is under-represented, says Yasmin Kumari Gledhill

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Editorial | The value of free entry

Debate should be seen as part of wider issue of how museums are funded, writes Simon Stephens

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Bridging realities: a new toolkit for museums entering the world of mixed reality

Mariza Dima introduces a practical framework designed to help museums lead immersive projects

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Iran’s cultural heritage in the crossfire

Katayoun Shahandeh on protecting culture in times of conflict

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Representation must run all the way through the museum

Temporary projects can lose momentum – instead, put diverse perspectives at the core of your mission, says Ty Abiodun

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A portrait changed our perspective

Hannah Hooks on how Portrait of Mai by Joshua Reynolds speaks to multiple stories of colonial expansion

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Revitalising our civic museum spaces

Simon Stephens is impressed by efforts to refresh Victorian-era museums to appeal to today's visitors

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Reframing the narrative

Nelson Cummins on how Glasgow Museums has reinterpreted a family portrait featuring an enslaved child

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Understanding responsible use of AI in decolonial practice

Joanna Tidy shares a new resource designed to support museums and communities

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Culture in a changing climate

Emma Howard Boyd on why organisations need to act urgently to adapt to the reality of the climate crisis

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Celebrating art education

Henry Ward on the Freelands Foundation's new £1.5m awards scheme for museums, galleries and arts organisations

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We must better articulate historic houses’ public value

Civic ownership affords the opportunity to highlight their unique benefits, says David Hopes