Deadline extended for museums’ VAT refund scheme
The closing date for a government scheme allowing museums and galleries to claim a VAT refund has been extended by two months. The…
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Museums to benefit from £4m improvement fund
Museums and galleries across England are receiving a share of £4m to improve displays, protect collections and make exhibiti…
Nottingham Castle staff made redundant
All staff at Nottingham Castle Trust have been made redundant after the trust entered liquidation. According to the Museums…
Galleries most concerned by staffing issues and rising costs
The leading concerns for art galleries in the UK in the coming year are staffing issues and rising costs, a new survey has reveale…
British Council commits £14m to protect global heritage
The British Council has announced £14m of funding to protect international heritage at risk from factors including conflict…
Striking museum workers agree 10% pay deal
Staff at the National Coal Mining Museum (NCMM) in Wakefield, Yorkshire, have called off further industrial action after agreeing…
Rise in English Heritage income and membership
English Heritage recorded a 16% increase in income in the past year, according to the conservation charity’s annual report f…
Operators of Nottingham Castle set for liquidation
Nottingham Castle has closed to visitors after the trust responsible for its operation revealed it is about to enter liquidation.&…
National Trust’s commercial arm records financial growth
The National Trust's commercial arm has posted strong financial results in its latest annual report following a string of staf…
Staff shortages prompt closure of Bristol museums
Bristol Museums has closed two of its six venues until April next year, due to a shortage of staff. The Georgian House Museum and…
‘It’s about handing over power’
As Art Fund launches its new report on ethnic diversity in the curatorial workforce, Rachael Browning says it’s hard to over…
Museum of London marks closure with festival weekends
The Museum of London will host two free weekend festivals ahead of its relocation project. A family festival featuring arts, craft…
Museum staff strike over pay
A museum in Wakefield was closed for several days last week after staff went on strike over pay. Museums + Heritage Advisor report…
Symposium to explore artists’ role in remembering history
A one-day symposium is set to explore how museums and heritage sites can respond to commemorated and suppressed historic events th…
First country house for children opens
The National Trust has opened what it says is the world’s first stately home entirely reimagined for children. Sudbury Hall,…
Campaigners criticise Airbnb heritage donation
Airbnb has come in for criticism after gifting £1.25m to charity English Heritage. The rental giant says the donation is par…
Fabric to become first ‘in residence’ nightclub in museum
London dance music venue fabric will become the world’s first nightclub-in-residence at a museum, it has been announced. The…
Economic value of culture research gets £3m boost
Funding for further research announced after scoping study finds “significant opportunities” in developing measures to…
Scottish museums and galleries to get energy support
Museums and galleries in Scotland can apply for funding to help make buildings more energy efficient to counteract rising costs.
Reforming heritage laws ‘not a priority’, government says
Calls to make it easier for UK museums to consider repatriating cultural objects have been rebuked by the government. The Hou…
Museums ‘scaling down activity’ to survive
Survey of museums highlights concerns about fixed-term energy contracts ending and the inability of organisations to absorb high e…
Museums VAT Refund Scheme reopens
A government scheme providing museums and galleries with VAT refunds has reopened. Under the VAT Refund Scheme, eligible instituti…
What do teachers want from museums?
A new report provides insights into what teachers need to help them use museums and galleries more in their practice, for the bene…
Arts websites ‘reduce anxiety in young people’
Study finds first clear evidence that online engagement with arts and culture has a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing…
