This article was first published by ICOM Music. The ICOM International Committee for Museums and Collections of Instruments and Music welcomes abstracts for the 2026 meeting, which will take place on 3-5 September 2026 on the topic: Musical Instrument Collections in Digital Transformation: Research, Access, and Museum Ethics ICOM Music Annual Meeting 2026Location: St Cecilia’s […]
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This article was first published by Museums + Heritage. Twenty two winners across the sector were crowned tonight at this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards ceremony in London. Taking place at London’s Hilton Park Lane, the night was hosted by paleoanthropologist and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi. Among the awards at this year’s ceremony was the […]
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This article was first published by Art Fund. In Art Fund’s 2026 Museum Directors Research, insights from over 300 museum and gallery directors across the UK give a picture of the opportunities and challenges facing the museum sector. Published every two years, Art Fund’s Museum Directors Research offers a snapshot of the day-to-day realities of […]
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This article was first published by The Museums Association. The Wellcome Collection in London has committed to returning around 2,000 sacred manuscripts to the Jain religious community as part of a “landmark” restitution framework agreement. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the House of Commons yesterday (14 May) between the Wellcome Trust for the Wellcome Collection, the Institute […]
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This article was first published by blooloop. Planning permission has been granted for the development of the new Fashion Museum Bath, described as one of the UK’s most ambitious cultural projects. Bath & North East Somerset Council has approved the plans for the world-class museum, which will be housed within the Grade II-listed former Old Post […]
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This article was first published by The Museums Association. The fabled rooftop where The Beatles played their last-ever concert is to become part of a new seven-floor museum dedicated to the band. Once the headquarters of Apple Corps, the building at 3 Savile Row in Mayfair, central London, housed the recording studio for the band’s […]
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This article was first published by Museums + Heritage. The cultural sector’s BIG catch-up! The Museums + Heritage Show is the UK’s largest gathering of professionals working across museums, galleries and heritage visitor attractions – from directors and curators to commercial, learning, digital and operations teams. Bringing together over 3,400 attendees, the Show offers an inspiring programme of talks alongside […]
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This article was first published by The Sudan Archaeological Research Society. UCL Institute of Archaeology, London, England Saturday, May 23 • 11 AM – 8 PM A full day of lectures discussing current research into the history and culture of Sudan. Lectures will be held in Lecture Theatre G6, Institute of Archaeology, University College London. […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft’s “temporary” closure looks set to continue beyond 2026, with staff made redundant last week and trustees continuing to explore alternative business models. The museum closed in February for a “period of reimagining” to plan a new business model. At the time, trustees […]
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