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Volunteering in museums finds itself at a crossroadsThe heritage sector couldn’t survive without volunteers, but the nature of the role is changing, and institutions need to attract younger and more diverse recruits. Geraldine Kendall Adams assesses the challenge of ensuring the workforce is fit for the futureMuseums JournalNews analysis01.07.2019 -
National Trust joins research consortiumAs well as offering access to more funding, institution says signing up will allow it to improve its work in all areasMuseums JournalNews analysis01.07.2019 -
Does levying an entrance fee always pay off for museums?A number of regional museums and galleries have recently introduced admission charges, often as a response to cuts in their public funding. But what are the downsides to abandoning the principle of free entry? Geraldine Kendall Adams investigatesMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2019 -
Five institutions join forces to support Cairo museumThe British Museum is one of five organisations taking part in EU-funded project looking at new approaches to interpretation, display and marketing. By Caroline ParryMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2019 -
Rebranded NLHF ushers in a new era for heritage sectorOrganisation’s five-year strategy features a simplified funding portfolio and plans to devolve decision-making. By Rob SharpMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2019 -
Anxiety deepens over risk of no-deal BrexitCultural institutions express concerns over funding, staffing and the impact on the communities they serve. Rob Sharp reportsMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2019 -
Civic museums facing crisisAs the government’s spending package reveals a £3.1bn gap for councils, museum funded by local authorities are looking at new ways of working. By Caroline ParryMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2019 -
Sector requires a step change to tackle workforce diversityACE report asserts that increasing diversity requires more power in the hands of those who appreciate the need for change. By Rob SharpMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2018 -
Taskforce focus on funding, collections and relevanceThe Museums Association convened the Museums Taskforce in 2016 to look at the challenges and opportunities that UK museums face in the short to medium term. Jonathan Knott reports on its main findings, which are being published this monthMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2018 -
Plan to buoy Titanic QuarterDevelopment strategy reveals plan to create cohesive destination to appeal to tourists, while better serving locals. Caroline Parry reportsMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2018 -
Nationals urged to shareLong-term funding cuts leading to staff reductions and a loss of expertise at smaller museums are undermining collaborations with the nationals. Caroline Parry reportsMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2018 -
The International Style of Dame Muriel Spark, National Library of Scotland, EdinburghThis enchanting show unwraps the many layers of the author’s colourful life and prolific writing career, says Alison ParfittMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2018 -
Museums address issues with their storage facilitiesFollowing the Mendoza Review highlighting some of the challenges of storing museum collections, Rob Sharp reports on the efforts being made to address the problemsMuseums JournalNews analysis01.03.2018
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