This article was first published by RFI. Tunisia’s national museum was ordered shut in July 2021, when President Kais Saied assumed wide-ranging powers and suspended parliament, which is located in the same complex. After more than two years and extensive renovations, the Bardo reopened to the public on 14 September. “Right from the first day, it […]
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This article was first published by Holyrood. The University of Glasgow (UoG) is to lead the Museums in the Metaverse project – an extended reality platform allowing users online access to cultural sites across the UK. Funded by Innovative UK, the project will also be the first-ever opportunity for curators to use virtual reality tools to build content and […]
This article was first published by BBC news. Tate Liverpool has closed its doors ahead of a two-year transformation. Once refurbished, the 35-year-old gallery – set to reopen in 2025 – will feature a new public art hall, double-height galleries and more social space. Some exhibits will be temporarily housed in the Royal Institute of British […]
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This article was first published by Museums and Heritage. National Galleries of Scotland has announced the appointment of Anne Lyden as its new Director-General. Lyden is currentlyInterim Co-Director of Collection and Research, and will become the first female Director-General of the National Galleries of Scotland in its history. Current Director-General, Sir John Leighton, announced in April that […]
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The recently reported thefts of collection items from the stores of the British Museum, allegedly by a member of staff, have shaken the museum sector both in the UK and internationally. In the weeks following this issue coming to light, other museums reported missing or lost collection items. It is important to distinguish between the categories missing, […]
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This article, describes the swift response of the teams managing the collections in Congress, underscoring the importance of conducting an inventory and implementing a Risk Management Plan. The article also highlight the initiative of the STF to publicly display fragments of the damaged items, thus re-signifying the attack. Lastly, the article emphasizes the importance of […]
GEM are carrying out research on work experience/work placements and inclusive pathways for young people within the museums and heritage sector. GEM are interested in hearing from a wide range of individuals and organisations from across the UK about what you currently offer, where you see the gaps or challenges to be, and what support […]
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This article was first published by Museums and Heritage. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched its first audio guide in the Scots language, made available to visitors of Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian. The new Scots guide will be available alongside an English version which contains some Scots language. The new audio guide is hoped […]
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Going Places is a new UK-wide programme that will engage underrepresented audiences with museum collections through collaborative touring exhibitions. Currently in development, Going Places will establish five networks of small to mid-sized museums, with each network producing two touring exhibitions over five years (2025-2030). Local communities will be involved in shaping exhibition themes and outreach […]
