Situated on the northern edge of Shrewsbury, the internationally-important and revolutionary Flaxmill Maltings was instrumental in helping to change the world of construction and design. The first stage in saving this unique site for future generations has been completed with… Read more

The Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art’s ambition is to become the most visited art museum in the Baltic States, as well as a cultural and arts centre of interregional significance, whose exhibitions are regularly included in the programmes of museums… Read more

The Mechanics of Genius at the Science Museum highlights the immense talent that sparked the polymath’s reputation as an exceptional engineer and artist, and brings the intricate mechanical concepts of this restless and curious mind to life… Read more

The installation of nearly 1,100 objects is nearing completion as the V&A prepares to open a new suite of galleries next month dedicated to the arts of living in Europe between 1600 and 1815. The unveiling is a major part… Read more

The conference follows the Council of Europe’s declaration of 2015 as European Industrial & Technical Heritage Year and the central theme is the re-use of vacant and at-risk industrial heritage buildings, such as former warehouses and factories. Read more

Cycle Revolution will be the final show at the Design Museum in Bermondsey and after the exhibition closes on 30 June the museum will move across London to Kensington, where it is set to open in its new home, the… Read more

CILIP Cymru Wales has said it supports the Deputy Minister’s continued commitment to public libraries in Wales, and his acknowledgement of the role libraries play in delivering a wide range of vital services including digital, cultural and literacy.   Ken… Read more

French Culture Minister has announced Paris will reopen most of its iconic cultural and tourist sites on Monday for the first time since the wave of bombing and shooting… Read more

The re-branding means the world’s largest collection of historic British cars will be more accurately be reflected as a nationally and internationally significant collection. An investment of £1.1m by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust will transform the Museum at… Read more

More than 4,500 objects from the British Museum can be viewed online from today by people around the world due to a new partnership between the Google Cultural Institute and the British Museum. The Google Cultural Institute brings the world’s… Read more

For the past 15 years, Stagetext, a leading arts charity, has been making arts and culture accessible to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, through the use of captioning and hopes to raise its profile through… Read more

The Museum + Heritage Awards for Excellence 2016 are now open for entries for projects completed between January and December 2015. The awards continue to generate public recognition for the winners and shortlistees, and have been instrumental… Read more

Arts Council England has announced the acceptance in lieu of inheritance tax of a painting by Sir Anthony Van Dyck of his close friend Olivia Porter and has been allocated to The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham Portrait of… Read more

Jarman is a singer and regularly performs for UCAN in shows and support workshops. Ten years ago she was diagnosed with a progressive eye condition called Stargardt’s disease.   John is also a performer for UCAN in shows and support… Read more

Speaking at the Museum’s Association annual conference in Birmingham, HLF Chair Sir Peter announced that the current Transition funding, Start Up grants and Catalyst small grants… Read more

A proposal to trial charging for certain exhibitions at RAMM will go before members of Exeter City Council’s Scrutiny Economy Committee on 12 November. This will be a first for RAMM and is a result of funding… Read more