This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. Brighton & Hove Museums in southern England will return 45 items to Botswana. The objects, acquired by the English reverend William Charles Willoughby in the 1890s, include clothing, accessories and hunting implements. They will be housed at the Khama III Memorial Museum in Serowe where they […]
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This article was first published by the Museums + Heritage Advisor. Tate has appointed Daisy Desrosiers as its Britton Family Curator at Large, North America. Based in the United States, she will focus on the development of North American art in Tate’s collection through research and acquisitions. Desrosiers is an interdisciplinary art historian, curator and […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Staff at the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield have ended their long-running strike after reaching a “significantly improved” pay deal with their employer. More than 40 mine guides at the museum have been taking continuous industrial action since 20 August 2025 in a dispute over […]
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This article was first published by Museum Social Media Cultures Research Network. This website hosts an international research project exploring how museum professionals experience the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in social media and digital communication. We are interested in how AI is used in everyday practice, how it is perceived, and how it shapes […]
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Help shape the future of museum security by taking part in ICOM’s global survey, delivered in partnership with INTERPOL. Aimed at institutional members, this short survey gathers vital insights to inform practical, effective security support for museums worldwide. With the deadline of 30 April fast approaching, we strongly encourage you to share your perspective. Your […]
This article was first published by the Museums Association. The Museums Association’s annual conference 2026 will take place on 2-4 November 2026 at Birmingham Repertory Theatre/Library of Birmingham. Delegates in Birmingham will have the chance to explore the city on a range of tours on Monday 2 November, with conference sessions delivered on Tuesday 3 […]
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This article was first published by MuseumNext. 27 – 28 May 2026 Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world, but what does it mean for Museums? The Museum AI Summit is a special event which will deep dive into how leading cultural institutions are embracing the latest technology, with case studies from the people leading this […]
This article was first published by Indigo. The findings of our latest Indigo Share: Hot Topic, Membership Matters, are out now following sector-wide surveys of both arts organisations and their attenders. Sponsored by Line-Up and Substrakt, we explored the values and motivations of arts memberships, with the final report highlighting the gap between organisational objectives and the benefits that arts audiences […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. England’s national museums and galleries (M&Gs) have significantly increased their earned income but are pursuing “riskier” income streams that could affect their future financial stability, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has found. The report examined the financial resilience of the 15 cultural institutions directly sponsored […]
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