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Ancient temple and theatre 3,500 years older than Machu Picchu discovered in Peru

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This article was first published by CNN. Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed the remains of what they believe are a 4,000-year-old temple and theatre, shining a new light on the origins of complex religions in the region. The team began studying the new archaeological site of La Otra Banda, Cerro Las Animas, in June. Last year, […]

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Webinar – Participate in the revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums

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What are the new and emerging issues for museums that the ICOM Code of Ethics should address? This question has guided the revision of the Code since 2019 when the Standing Committee on Ethics (ETHCOM) began the process of revising the 2004 Code. Committing to an open and transparent revision process, ETHCOM developed a methodology […]

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Somerset House fire: Relief as Art Gallery Reopens

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This article was first published by BBC News. The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened to the public after a fire in the building, but the rest of the landmark remains closed “until further notice”. About 125 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze as smoke billowed across central London on Saturday. Visitors queued outside […]

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Birmingham Museums Launches UK’s First Citizens’ Jury in a Museum

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This article was first published by Birmingham Museums. Thousands of Birmingham residents will receive an invitation through the post as Birmingham Museums Trust makes history by introducing the UK’s first Citizens’ Jury in a museum setting. This innovative initiative aims to reshape the future of Birmingham’s museums by directly involving local residents in the decision-making […]

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6 museums share £315K with the Museum Development Fund

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This article was first published by Museums Galleries Scotland. MGS has awarded £315,767 through the Museum Development Fund for a range of projects that will better connect audiences, increase the resilience of the organisations, and explore untold stories and local identities. The fund is supported by the Scottish Government.  Projects include a partnership exhibition and programme between […]

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The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour: Open Call for partners – deadline 27 September 2024

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This article was first published by The National Gallery. The National Gallery is looking for four partners for their Masterpiece Tour 2025‒27.  This Masterpiece tour offers the opportunity to work together for three years to display three major works from the collection, beginning with the display of Claude Monet’s The Petit Bras of the Seine at […]

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Collections Trust conference 2024 – Putting Collections Data to Work

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The Collections Trust are holding an online conference on Thursday 3 October at 10:30 – 16:00 (BST). Having spent many years doing the hard work of recording collections data, much of this information is underused and often isn’t working as hard as it could. This year’s conference explores how collections data can be put to […]

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Famous Stonehenge stone came from Scotland not Wales

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This article was first published by BBC News. The six-tonne Altar Stone at the heart of Stonehenge came from the far north of Scotland rather than south-west Wales as previously thought, new analysis has found. The discovery shows the construction of Stonehenge was a far greater collaborative effort than scientists realised. It also means that […]

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