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Museums Association Conference 2026: Museums Connecting Communities

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This article was first published by the Museums Association. The Museums Association’s annual conference 2026 will take place on 2-4 November 2026 at Birmingham Repertory Theatre/Library of Birmingham. Delegates in Birmingham will have the chance to explore the city on a range of tours on Monday 2 November, with conference sessions delivered on Tuesday 3 […]

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MuseumNext Webinar – Museum AI Summit

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This article was first published by MuseumNext. 27 – 28 May 2026 Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world, but what does it mean for Museums? The Museum AI Summit is a special event which will deep dive into how leading cultural institutions are embracing the latest technology, with case studies from the people leading this […]

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Membership Matters: are audiences getting what they want from arts membership?

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This article was first published by Indigo. The findings of our latest Indigo Share: Hot Topic, Membership Matters, are out now following sector-wide surveys of both arts organisations and their attenders. Sponsored by Line-Up and Substrakt, we explored the values and motivations of arts memberships, with the final report highlighting the gap between organisational objectives and the benefits that arts audiences […]

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Reliance on ‘volatile’ income streams could put national museums at risk

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This article was first published by the Museums Association. England’s national museums and galleries (M&Gs) have significantly increased their earned income but are pursuing “riskier” income streams that could affect their future financial stability, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has found. The report examined the financial resilience of the 15 cultural institutions directly sponsored […]

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“Reflecting their hopes and dreams”: creating V&A East Museum

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This article was first published by blooloop. V&A East Museum opened to the public on Saturday 18 April as part of East Bank, the new cultural district in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Developed with input from young people, local creatives, and residents, workers, and students in East London, the museum highlights the transformative power of making and […]

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ICOM UK’s 2026 Bursary Scheme is now OPEN!

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The ICOM UK Bursary scheme is designed to help our members participate in international museum activity such as ICOM General Conferences, meetings of ICOM International Committees (subject specialist groups) or international seminars. We offer two types of bursary; a smaller fast turnaround scheme, and a larger scheme that runs with three deadlines per year. A […]

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Museums Change Lives Awards 2026

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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Museums Change Lives Awards take place at MA’s annual conference each year, recognising and celebrating outstanding work by UK museums delivering social impact. The awards promote best practice from museums and individuals that supports communities and engages with contemporary issues. There are three awards to be presented […]

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Scottish Society for Art History – Research Support Grants

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This article was first published by the Scottish Society for Art History. The Scottish Society for Art History promotes scholarship in the history of Scottish art and art located in Scotland. To facilitate this, the SSAH offers research support grants of up to £400 to assist with research costs such as fees for the provision […]

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