Opinion

The conversation

What does the future of museum learning and engagement look like?

Investing in curatorship benefits us all

Strengthening skills has an impact well beyond the curatorial team

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Editorial

Creative opportunities are needed at all levels

Let’s get real

How can we connect our digital practices with wider societal issues?

Civic pride

How the new wave of regional galleries is faring in the face of funding cuts 

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The policy column

Power sharing

My career was shaped by an apprenticeship 

Despite my love for learning, I never saw myself as a museum educator. But in 2015, I decided that if I had to work for a living, then I was going to pursue a job doing something I love. My number-one love is art, and I became determined to find a role in the creative …

Digital

Reaching digital maturity

The conversation

Should the sector change its view on the rationalisation of archaeological collections?

How national reviews benefit local museums

National Museums Scotland is midway through its third national strategy, Across Scotland: 2016-2020. This focuses on sharing Scotland’s collections, engaging and inspiring people, and strengthening skills and expertise nationally.   Our national programmes began in 2006, and since then there has been a desire from the Scottish museum sector for us to share collections expertise …

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Editorial

Let's stop papering over funding cracks

Creative relationships

Modern Couples at the Barbican: anthology exhibition packs emotional punch