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Bank of America opens applications for Art Conservation Project 2027 grants

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Museums and cultural institutions around the world are invited to apply for the 2027 Bank of America Art Conservation Project, one of the world’s leading programmes supporting the conservation of historically and culturally significant artworks. More than simply restoring artworks, the programme helps cultural institutions to uncover new stories within their collections while also protecting […]

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EthnoConnection 2026

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This article was first published by the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest. The Museum of Ethnography in Budapest, as a flagship institute in the region, is on a mission to create an international platform for museum experts’ regular connection and open discussions around hot topics in the museum sector. EthnoConnection 2026 International Conference in Budapest, […]

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Sustainability Spotlight: Kew gardens reduces fossil fuel consumption by 22% in one year 

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This article was first published by Museums + Heritage. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has reduced its fossil fuel consumption by more than 20% in one year, as part of efforts to become climate positive by 2030. It has announced that its use of fossil fuels is down by 22% and core emissions have fallen […]

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MGS reports growth in grantmaking, sector reach and climate action

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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) has reported significant increases in grant-making, sector engagement and climate action in its latest annual review. According to the 2025-26 Annual Review and Climate Report, MGS awarded 190 grants across 13 funding streams during the year, distributing a total of £6.5m to […]

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MuseumNext: Digital Collections Summit

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This article was first published by MuseumNext. Digital technology is transforming the way museums handle, explain, and share their collections, as innovations like artificial intelligence challenge the traditional norms. So, how can museums keep pace with the latest developments in digital collections management? At the MuseumNext Digital Collections Summit 2026, discover the most recent digital […]

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Claudia Winkleman stars in British Museum Bayeux Tapestry film as new tickets revealed

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This article was first published by maxwell museums. TV icon Claudia Winkleman stars as the British Museum’s new Head of Security in a dramatic new film teasing the upcoming landmark display of the Bayeux Tapestry, which has returned to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. Winkleman — who joined the museum’s […]

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Sustainability Spotlight: Carbon Literacy for Museums Online Course – Design Museum

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This article was first published by the Design Museum. Monday 14 September and Tuesday 15 September 2026, 9:30 – 13:30 Are you a museum or cultural heritage professional looking to become Carbon Literate? Have you heard about this (wonderful) training but never quite managed to sign up? Look no further! Join our cross-organisation online course, […]

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Call for Papers: Art & Health

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This article was first published by Scottish Society for Art History. The Scottish Society for Art History (SSAH) in partnership with the University of Aberdeen and Grampian Hospitals Art Trust will host a two day in person event on 4-5 February 2027, to be held at the University of Aberdeen, exploring the relationship between art and health in Scotland.  Throughout history, the fields of art and medicine have been closely connected. Art history and visual […]

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ICOM UK Vacancy: Membership Officer

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ICOM UK is hiring! We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and customer-focused Membership Officer to join our small, collaborative team. You will play a central role in helping to drive membership growth, while delivering an excellent service to our members by managing membership applications, renewals, responding to enquiries, maintaining membership data and helping ICOM UK to improve our membership systems and processes.  Salary: £28,000 […]

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