This article was first published by The Network of European Museum Organisations. The latest report by the CHARTER Alliance offers an overview of quality standards and certification schemes with the aim of supporting mutual recognition and promotion of certification across Europe. The report includes 10 case studies and is closed with recommendations for policy changes […]
This article was first published by Museum Association. Funding has been secured for a storage facility that will house Benin bronzes that are being returned to Nigeria. The news came at the latest meeting of the Benin Dialogue Group, which brings together museums in Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK alongside representatives of […]
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This article was first published by The Network of European Museum Organisations. The checklist, published by Culture for All Service, can be used to independently assess and develop accessibility and diversity in museums. The aim of the resource is to make museums pleasant and meaningful places for as many people as possible. The checklist supports […]
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Displaying Organisation out now! The first in the new Museum and Galleries Essentials series from Facet Publishing, Displaying Organisation by Rhiannon Goddard draws on the author’s in-depth experience of managing a wide range of exhibitions and installations to break down the process of exhibition creation into easy-to-read sections. Coverage includes: defining and planning your project […]
This article was first published by The Network of European Museum Organisations website. NEMO’s Working Group LEM – the Learning Museum has contributed to the development of a survey that aims to gather an understanding of the impact of the energy crisis on educational and cultural heritage institutions. The survey is launched by Europeana and […]
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This article was first published by MyLondon. London is home to many a museum, from the touristy to the artsy and everything in between. Whatever you fancy learning about, you’re sure to find something to suit your taste. There are some weird museums in our capital too, like the Viktor Wynd museum or the Sherlock […]
This article was first published by Apple News. This Dutch city is known for brownies and Van Gogh, but here are five unique museums in Amsterdam that should be on your radar. Though the Rijksmuseum trumps the list of art fans (and pretty much every tourist) visiting the Dutch capital, Amsterdam’s “anything goes” and progressive […]
2023 ICOM UK Conference: addressing the legacies of colonialism nationally and internationally In person, Monday 17 April – Tuesday 18 April 2023, Glasgow Since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, there has been an increasing awareness of how racism shapes our societies around the world, and how that racism has its roots in colonialism. […]
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This article was first published by National Museum Directors’ Council. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has finally accepted the use of Receipts and Expenditure (R&E) method to calculate business rates for all types of museums in England and Wales, which will save hundreds of thousands of pounds across the sector. This follows the announcement in […]
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