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ICOM UK Bursary Spotlight: Ryan Kearney at the Symposium on Historicizing and Spatializing HIV/AIDS and the Struggle of Marginalized Groups

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Ryan Kearney,  Programme Manager at the Queer Britain Museum, a recipient of ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme, reflects on his time at Community Spatialities, Activism, and Politics of Memory: Historicizing and Spatializing HIV/AIDS and the Struggle of Marginalized Groups this year in Montreal. ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme is open to members who are interested in attending any international event or activity […]

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The Exhibitions Group: Innovations in Programme Funding: Small Changes – Big Impact

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This article was first published by The Exhibitions Group. Join us for our free annual Sector Thought Leader Webinar, Innovations in Programme Funding: Small Changes – Big Impact on Friday 25 September 2026, 12:00 – 13:00 (UK time). All museums across the UK are facing significant challenges in relation to funding.  How can you build museum reliance into programme funding?  What […]

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V&A workers vote to strike over pay and conditions

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This article was first published by the Museum and Heritage Advisor. Workers at the Victoria and Albert Museum who are members of the PCS Union have voted to strike in a dispute over pay, health and safety, working conditions and the way management engages with staff. A vote among members saw 95% back strike action, […]

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IWM to mark 25 years since 9/11 with new displays and programming

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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Imperial War Museums (IWM) is set to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the US World Trade Center in 2001 through a programme of activities, including a new photography installation, a reflective public event, expert-led discussion and a new publication. Programming will […]

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This Week: ICOM Music Holds Its Annual Meeting in Edinburgh

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This article was written by ICOM MUSIC. The 2026 Annual Meeting of ICOM MUSIC will take place in the historic St Cecilia’s Hall, the home of the University of Edinburgh’s musical instrument collection in Edinburgh, UK, 3-5 September 2026. The theme of this year’s meeting “Musical Instrument Collections in Digital Transformation: Research, Access, and Museum […]

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Historic England: Martyn’s Law Webinar

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This article was first published by Historic England. Following a campaign by Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act achieved Royal Assent on 03 April 2025. There will be an implementation period of at least 24 months before the Act comes into force. Historic […]

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7 Most Endangered Programme 2027: Call for Nominations opens on 10 September

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This article was first published by Europa Nostra. The Call for Nominations for the 2027 edition of the 7 Most Endangered Programme will open on 10 September 2026, with a submission deadline of 23 October 2026. Each year, the Programme selects seven heritage sites at risk and brings together heritage and financial expertise, public authorities, owners and custodians, civil society […]

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Trent Park House of Secrets opens at former WWII intelligence base in London

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This article was first published by blooloop. Trent Park House of Secrets, a new museum dedicated to Britain’s wartime intelligence operations, has opened to the public in north London. Located in a historic country house within the 413-acre Trent Country Park in Enfield, the museum explores both the interwar social world of Sir Philip Sassoon and a […]

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Egypt Exploration Society: Project Evaluator Vacancy

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This article was first published by the Egypt Exploration Society. The Egypt Exploration Society is seeking a consultant Project Evaluator to work with us on the delivery of our redevelopment project and new activities programme Following a successful bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and with support from other grant funders and donors, the […]

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