Last chance to renew or apply for ICOM UK membership for the 2022 membership year

You have until 30 June to renew or apply for ICOM membership for the 2022 membership year. Click HERE to renew or apply for membership before the 30 June 2022 deadline. ICOM UK cannot extend this deadline or accept late applications or renewals this year because we have scheduled essential maintenance work on the ICOM […]

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NEMO museums and climate change survey – deadline 22 June

The deadline to contribute to NEMO’s survey on museums and climate change is officially extended until 22 June 2022. Access the survey here:- http://survey.museumbooster.com/s/8a47c899-df84-423f-ad84-c446e2c2bff8 With this survey, NEMO will analyse the status quo of museums as they face the challenges posed by the climate. They will use this information to advocate on behalf of the […]

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Memories of Yemen: House of Memories launches Yemeni dementia app

App package is a UK first for those living with dementia within the Yemeni community. House of Memories – National Museums Liverpool’s award-winning dementia awareness programme – have launched Memories of Yemen, a digital first for the UK. This landmark new package on the ever popular My House of Memories app is specifically designed for those living […]

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New open access book: Rethinking Heritage for Sustainable Development (UCL Press)

UCL Press is delighted to announce the publication of a new open access book: Rethinking Heritage for Sustainable Development, by Sophia Labadi. Download it free: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UN in 2015 have influenced the actions of international and intergovernmental organisations and governments around the world, and have dictated priorities for […]

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Cultural Protection Fund large grants open call

Please complete the Expression of Interest form to receive full application instructions. The deadline for applications is 29 June 2022. The British Council is now accepting Expressions of Interest for large grants between £100,000 and £2m to protect valuable heritage at risk. You can find all the information about the funding, eligibility and how to […]

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Artes Mundi art prize to be presented across Wales

This article was first published by the Museums Association. The Artes Mundi international contemporary art prize and exhibition will be shown at multiple venues across Wales for the first time. The 10th edition of the biennial event will take place at Mostyn, Llandudno; Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown; Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea; National Museum Cardiff; and Chapter, Cardiff. […]

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Creating Family Friendly Exhibitions

Creating Family Friendly Exhibitions Thursday, 23 June 2022, 14:00-15:00 Book HERE  Who is it for? This session is aimed at anyone who is keen to learn more about creating family friendly exhibitions and exhibition resources. Whether you’re looking to create some new hands-on elements for families in your exhibition or are looking to dedicate a […]

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Rethinking cataloguing – second round of consultation

This article was first published by the Collections Trust. A big thank you to everyone who responded to our call for feedback during February and March 2022 – we had some thought provoking responses, prompting valuable discussions. After reflecting on your contributions, we now welcome feedback on revised content for Cataloguing and Use of collections. Once finalised, the […]

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Current armed conflict series: Ukrainian museums

Some Ukrainian museums (except open-air museums) are closed not only in occupied or bombed territory but even in the capital, Kyiv.  For example, the National Art Museum of Ukraine, the largest one, is closed. “With the beginning of the war, the museums have taken down their permanent exhibitions. By the end of martial law, they […]

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