Peace Museum to open year-round after £1m City of Culture boost

This article was first published by Museums + Heritage. Two Bradford venues that played key roles during the city’s year as UK City of Culture 2025 are to receive a share of £1 million in government funding to secure their long-term futures. The capital investment will be split between the Peace Museum and the Loading […]

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Rijksmuseum researchers discover new painting by Rembrandt van Rijn

This article was first published by the Rijksmuseum. Researchers at the Rijksmuseum have demonstrated that the painting Vision of Zacharias in the Temple (1633) was made by Rembrandt. They examined the work with the same advanced techniques used in Operation Night Watch, and closely compared it with other paintings by Rembrandt from the same period. Materials analysis, stylistic […]

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MuseumNext Conference- Museum Digital Summit

This article was first published by MuseumNext. The ever-changing nature of digital can mean that it’s hard for museums to know where to focus their energy for the best results. How can your museum stay up-to-date with the latest technology, strategies and tools? Where can you learn from those who seem to be doing everything […]

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Art UK appoints gov.uk designer as new Chair

This article was first published by Museums + Heritage. Art UK has appointed Ben Terrett CBE as its new Chair, the charity announced yesterday. Terrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Public Digital. He was director of design at the Government Digital Service where he led the design team that launched GOV.UK. He was awarded […]

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Resource: LGBTQIA+ heritage interpretation

This article was first published by the Association of Heritage Interpretation. Simon Banos, Storm Greenwood, E-J Scott, Norena Shopland, Steve Slack, Sabrina Wilekens and Choon Young TanJanuary 2026 This guide to interpreting LGBTQIA+ heritage is aimed at interpreters working in any heritage setting, with any budget and level of experience. It asks those planning interpretation […]

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England’s civic museums call for new £120m-a-year investment

This article was first published by The Museums Association. The English Civic Museums Network (ECMN) has outlined its vision for a strategic government investment programme for local and regional museums. The network is asking the UK Government to commit an additional £120m a year towards creating a “coherent, fair and sustainable support system” for the civic sector, which comprises more than […]

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Ukraine adopts resolution to aid evacuation of artefacts from front line

This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. The Ukrainian government has adopted a new resolution to simplify the evacuation of more than three million pieces of cultural property from frontline zones. The move came days before the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and as cultural institutions continue to grapple daily […]

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New Aquarium displays bring Voyage to the Deep to life at the Horniman

This article was first published by London-tv. The Horniman’s latest family exhibition Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures has an added attraction – six new tanks of living sea creatures. From lionfish and lobsters to fluorescent corals and feather duster worms, there’s lots to see in the custom displays designed to resemble the portholes […]

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Help shape future of Ramsgate Clock House maritime museum and cafe project at public drop-in events

This article was first published by The Isle of Thanet News. Two drop in sessions are being held for people to give their views council and help Thanet council to shape the future of Ramsgate’s maritime heritage. The refurbishment of the Ramsgate Clock House aims to transform the Grade II* Listed structure, creating a heritage […]

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