This article was first published by the Museums Association. The death of Queen Victoria on 22 January 1901 ended the reign of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, a period when the country had undergone massive industrial, political, scientific and social changes at home and the huge expansion of its empire overseas. The 20th century was to bring […]
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This article was first published by blooloop. London’s National Gallery is set to make significant job cuts as it faces an £8.2 million deficit in the year ahead. Due to the deficit, which is a result of considerably increased running costs and stagnant income, the museum could also cut spending in areas including public programming. This could mean fewer […]
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This article was first published by the Twentieth Century Society. The 1960s Southbank Centre, which includes the Hayward Gallery, Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall and skatepark under-croft, has finally been Grade II listed (List Entry Number:1492622) by DCMS – the government Department for Culture Media and Sport. The visionary combination of performance spaces and art […]
This article was first published by artnet. The British Museum has altered its labeling of ancient Middle Eastern artifacts, removing references to “Palestine” after critics argued the term was being used inaccurately to describe civilizations that existed centuries before it was coined. […]
This article was first published by the Independent. The Imperial War Museum (IWM) has acquired WWII entertainer Dame Vera Lynn’s archive – and will display some of the precious items in its London exhibition space later this year. Dame Vera famously sang the 1939 track “We’ll Meet Again”, which became popular with servicemen and their loved ones, who […]
This article was first published by ICOM ICMAH- ICOM International Committee for Museums and Collections of Archaeology and History. The ICOM International Committee for Museums and Collections of Archaeology and History (ICMAH) invites submissions of abstracts for the ICOM ICMAH Annual Conference 2026 entitled: “Exploring the Depths – The Inspirational Journey of Maritime Archaeology” Preserving The […]
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This article was first published by Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG). On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, join us for a celebration of trans-inclusive culture. This free online event brings together cultural leaders and experts in ethics, law and equity to explore the unique role and potential of culture, arts and heritage in […]
This article was first published by the Museums Association. Elise Foster Vander Elst, ICOM UK’s Environmental Sustainability Lead and Committee Member (Head of Exhibitions and Environmental Impact Lead at the Design Museum), shares practical steps to reducing the impact of temporary exhibitions. Making an exhibition can be wasteful. Museums often use materials that are damaging […]
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The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is pleased to announce that the Call for applications for the following Standing Committees is now open: These Committees play a crucial role in supporting ICOM’s governance and advancing professional standards within the global museum community. Membership provides a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, engage with peers, and help shape ICOM’s policies and […]
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