Opinion
ITV got it wrong – cemetery tours are not in poor taste
Telling the stories of the dead can bring the past back to life
Museum of slavery must avoid mistakes of the past
We need to do more to acknowledge the links between the slave trade and modern-day racism and inequalities
Digital | Joined-up thinking
There are few technical barriers to creating a nationwide collections database - so why haven't we?
Editorial | Remaining relevant is key to public support
No one wants to be irrelevant, and for museums it is vital not only to be seen as trusted institutions, but also as places that respond positively to people’s interests, passions and concerns. And over the past 20 years or so, as the sector has turned to face the public more squarely, there has been …
Voxpop | What advice would you give to first-timers at the MA Conference?
An event with 1,000 or more unfamiliar faces can be daunting - but most delegates are brimming with information and chat
Why Icom postponed the vote on its new museum definition
More discussion was needed to avoid a Brexit-like rift in the global community
Is it possible for museums to move away from fossil fuel sponsorship?
Dear Chris: Theoretically, yes. But many museums are charities with a duty to their trustees. Instruments of governance oblige trustees to act in the best interests of their organisations. Depending on how their deeds are worded, boards may feel compelled to invest from any legal source; members may not legally be free to pick and …