Trans-Inclusive Culture Update

This article was first published by The University of Leicester. Trans-Inclusive culture guidance has now been updated to include information about the Supreme Court Ruling and draft EHRC guidance. This guidance has been developed by the University of Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) with legal scholars and trans inclusion and equality experts […]

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V&A announces UK tour of David Bowie’s archive

This article was first published by blooloop. The exhibition will launch at V&A Dundee in November 2026 The V&A has announced a UK tour of David Bowie’s archive. Featuring highlights from the collection, David Bowie: On Tour will mark the first time the archive has travelled the UK on this scale, bringing it to audiences outside of London. […]

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‘Showing its age’: National Lottery consults on future funding model

This article was first published by Museums Association. Museum sector urged to respond to nationwide call for evidence The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on National Lottery good cause funding to help shape its future investment priorities. The 12-week consultation, National Lottery Good Causes: Fund What Matters To You, is open to members […]

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Bayeux Tapestry tickets sell out as British Museum sees record demand

This article was first published by blooloop. More than £2.5 million was generated through ticket sales The British Museum has recorded the biggest ticketing day for any exhibition in its history following the launch of tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. The first batch sold rapidly following the release at 10am on Wednesday (1 July), with […]

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Etruscan frescoes worth €15m go on display in Rome as part of Italian acquisition strategy

This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. The Francois Tomb fresco cycle, now on show at Rome’s National Etruscan Museum, is the state’s third major acquisition in two months. Italy has unveiled an exhibition showcasing some of the finest surviving examples of Etruscan painting, marking the first public display of the works since […]

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The Almost-Canonized: A Closer Look at the Artists Museums Are Showing Now

This article was first published by artnet. Digging into who is rising, who is resonant, and who is resurgent. As I mentioned in Ben Davis’ post listing the Museum Artists of June 2026, I’ve found that the top ranks have remained pretty stable over the last year. Having spent so many hours looking through the data of […]

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It’s shaping up to be a busy summer for National Museums Liverpool

This article was first published by Conference News. National Museums Liverpool is marking its 40th anniversary with a summer programme of events across its sites in July and August 2026. The headline offering is Summer of Sound at the Museum of Liverpool, run in partnership with The Cavern Club. Saturday evening gigs feature Michael Head […]

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The revised ICOM Code of Ethics is officially adopted

This article was first published by ICOM. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has officially adopted the revised ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums, updating the global framework that guides museums and museum professionals worldwide. Approved during the ICOM’s 41st Ordinary General Assembly by 85.90%, the revised Code is the result of a multi-year participatory process led […]

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Report of the ICOM Working Group on Decolonisation Now Available

This article was first published by ICOM. The Working Group on Decolonisation (WGD) is pleased to announce the publication of its report, which represents the culmination of the work carried out during its mandate (2023–2025).  The WGD was appointed to advise the Executive Board on how ICOM, as the global voice of museum professionals and […]

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