This article was first published by Museums + Heritage Advisor. The UK’s historic parks, gardens and cemeteries are becoming more vulnerable to climate change, with managers unprepared for its impacts, according to a study published by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. The report says there is now a need for increased guidance […]
The International Council of Museums UK (ICOM UK) is inviting quotations from suitably qualified accountancy firms to provide accountancy and financial support services for our small but ambitious charity. Following many years with our current provider, we are seeking to appoint a firm that can offer a high-quality, responsive and personalised service to support our small team. The successful contractor will work closely with […]
In April 2026, the British Museum’s International Training Programme (ITP) were able to support ITP Fellows from China, Croatia, Türkiye, Ukraine and Uzbekistan to return to the UK to attend ICOM UK’s conference 2026 which focused on Museum Diplomacy in Action. In response to their participation, colleagues from across the globe have shared their reflections […]
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Another milestone has been reached with the Ukrainian translation of Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine. The Ukrainian language version was launched at a hybrid event in Kyiv on 18 June, when cultural heritage professionals based in Ukraine were joined online by ICOM UK trustee Maria Blyzinsky, and Chief Executive of the Horniman Museum and Gardens Gordon Seabright. The Horniman has been a huge advocate for the […]
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This article was first published by ICOM PROJECTS. n 2026, the ICOM Special Projects and Solidarity in Times of Crisis project grants have evolved to become a single call for projects proposals, renamed ICOM Projects. ICOM Projects is an annual call for project proposals to support the ICOM network, advance ICOM’s implementation of its Strategic […]
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ICOM UK is seeking an experienced freelance facilitator to design and deliver a 12-month programme of anti-racism training, EDI policy review, and cultural sensitivity awareness for our board of trustees and part-time contractors. What we’re looking for We’re inviting quotes from facilitators with: You’ll need to be registered as self-employed with HMRC and hold professional […]
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At the June General Assembly of ICOM, held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, a number of decisions were made which will affect ICOM UK members. The General Assembly is ICOM’s main decision-making body. Composed of representatives from ICOM’s global network, it is responsible for setting statutes, electing the Executive Board, and adopting strategic plans […]
After a decade in the making, London Museum has announced it will open the doors to its new permanent home in Smithfield’s historic General Market on 28 November 2026. “I hope our museum is a place where people can come together, feel at home, and find themselves grounded in the lives, treasures, challenges and innovations of […]
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The trustees of ICOM UK are seeking to appoint an experienced facilitator to design and deliver engaging workshops on decolonisation, cultural history and cultural sensitivities relating to Ukraine. Content for the workshops will be based on the publication: Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine. The publication is the result of an international partnership project, initiated by the Ukrainian Institute and developed in collaboration with ICOM UK, ICOM Ukraine and the Museums […]
