Trump administration to review 19 Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits are ‘patriotic’

This article was first published by The Guardian. White House letter orders review as part of a broader push to assert oversight over cultural institutions. The Trump administration is evidently extending its control of cultural representation at the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research complex. In a letter posted on the White House website, the administration […]

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ICOM UK Digital Comms Strategist

The International Council of Museums UK (ICOM UK) is seeking an experienced Digital Communications Strategist to support the organisation as it grows its audience focus, brand, and digital communications across all channels and platforms. Submissions should be returned by email to info@icomuk.org by 9am on Tuesday 26 August 2025. To request ICOM UK’s Background Digital […]

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Longlist for the ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums

ICOM has announced their longlist for the Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums – the first global award that recognises innovative initiatives and exemplary practices that contribute meaningfully to sustainable development within the museum sector. Out of 130 projects from 60 countries around the world, we are delighted that two UK museums are on the […]

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Opportunities- Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India invites proposals for the following assignments for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM), New Delhi. The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, invites proposals for the following assignments related to the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM), New Delhi: Qualified and experienced individuals are encouraged to participate and contribute. […]

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MuseumNext Forecast- Call for Speakers

This article was first published by MuseumNext. 17 – 18 December 2025 Since 2009, MuseumNext has been at the forefront of exploring the future of museums, bringing together industry professionals to share insights, challenges, and innovations shaping the sector. In December, we are launching a brand-new virtual event—MuseumNext Forecast—dedicated to looking ahead to 2026 and beyond. […]

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Imperial War Museums makes 20,000 hours of oral history accessible with AI

This article was first published by blooloop. Imperial War Museums (IWM), Capgemini, and Google Cloud today announced a significant partnership to successfully transcribe and translate over 20,000 hours of IWM’s oral history collection using AI technology. This project will provide access to firsthand accounts of 20th-century conflicts for the public, researchers, and educators worldwide, utilising […]

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The Heritage, Culture and Creativity Programme Purpose and Framework

This article was first published by the Northern Irish Government. The Northern Ireland Executive have published a document outlining framework on the Heritage, Culture and Creativity (HCC) Programme. The Heritage, Culture and Creativity (HCC) Programme Framework provides the context, purpose and direction of the HCC Programme, and sets the scene for the public consultation phase […]

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ACE extends National Portfolio as review into public body continues

This article was first published by Arts Professional. Nearly 1,000 organisations supported as part of the Arts Council England National Portfolio will be invited to apply for another year of funding, the public body has announced in a second extension to the programme. ACE has revealed that, following talks with the government, it will be […]

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Director appointed to Museum of Cambridge

This article was first published by the Museums Association. Alex Smaridge has been appointed as the director of the Museum of Cambridge. Smaridge has been at the museum since 2021 working in community engagement, and more recently as engagement and collections manager from 2022-25. She has acted as interim director of the museum since 2024. […]

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