Opinion
Editorial: how long can we keep holding on?
The results of the Museums Association’s annual cuts survey were revealed this month and, as usual, they make gloomy reading. While the British economy might be showing tentative signs of recovery, the survey shows that museums are still suffering. Cuts are continuing with nearly 50% of all respondents experiencing a reduction to their overall income …
It’s time to support our science centres
The UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) brings together over 60 major public-facing science engagement organisations. Together, ASDC members engage 20 million adults and children every year with the sciences, involving them with hands-on activities, cutting-edge experiments and discussions around the latest science. They work with entrepreneurs and innovators, scientists from universities, start-ups …
Greek drama at the New Acropolis Museum?
Opening to international fanfare in June 2009, the €129m New Acropolis Museum has become the embodiment of the Greek desire to see Elgin’s marble trophies returned to Athens. However, the paying public has been less-than-impressed with the museum, which has failed to attract the visitor numbers that were predicted. In 2006 journalist Tom Flynn noted: …