Category: News
Science Museum Group appoints new chairman
Culture secretary announces Dame Mary Archer as new chairman of Science Museum Group for four years starting in January… Read more
Ashmolean Museum receives Constable painting accepted by nation to settle debt
£1m inheritance tax settled with acceptance of 19th century painting by British master… Read more
The Royal Air Force Museum announces new Chief Executive Officer
Maggie Appleton MBE moves from Luton Culture to RAF Museum in lead up to centenary celebrations in 2018… Read more
The Fondation Louis Vuitton opens its doors
Luxury brand opens extravagant gallery in exclusive Paris suburb… Read more
Dementia App created by National Museums Liverpool and Damibu wins European prize
An app tailored to Dementia care commissioned by National Museums Liverpool (NML) was one of three European projects to be shortlisted for the Innovate Dementia Award at the World Health and Design Forum in Eindhoven… Read more
Designs entries for Helsinki’s Guggenheim Museum revealed in online gallery
Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation launches online gallery featuring the submissions for stage one of Guggenheim Helsinki Museum… Read more
Museum of Water commended for public engagement
Awards for Arts, Water and the Environment recognises artist Amy Sharrocks' 'dedication and skill' at raising awareness of precious liquid… Read more
Imperial War Museum launches new exhibition War Story: Afghanistan 2014
Through the little-known personal stories and experiences of not only the British troops, but also members of the Afghan National Security Forces and UK government and NGO workers War Story will give visitors an insight into the transition, following 13… Read more
Case Study – Natural History Collections Review at Maidstone Museum
Samantha Harris, collections manager at Maidstone Museum describes how working with experts to organise their 600,000-strong collection has brought about better understanding and accessibility… Read more
A unique school building championing its heritage
Grade I listed Sir John Moore Foundation building looks forward to a new wave of sustainability and entrepreneurship… Read more
Lady Lever Art Gallery receives £1.2m boost from Heritage Lottery Fund
Artwork belonging to the founder of Lever Brothers, the purveyors of fine soaps - now better known as multinational Unilever - is set to shine with a new multi-million pound redisplay… Read more
Staffordshire Hoard Gallery opens its doors
Largest discovery of Anglo-Saxon treasure goes on permanent display in Birmingham… Read more
Museum of Water whets public’s imagination with touring exhibition
Water, the source of life, has been the inspiration for a travelling museum that has become a triumph in public engagement. By Adrian Murphy… Read more
Arts Council defends funding following report criticising regional imbalances
Arts Council England (Ace) says it is committed to redressing the regional imbalance highlighted in a recent independent report which calls for a review of funding and highlights disparity between London and the regions. Read more
Government announces new body Historic England as part of English Heritage
Restructure of English Heritage will see government invest nearly £90 million over the next few years… Read more
On their own: The story of Britain’s child migrants told for the very first time
A ground-breaking and thought-provoking exhibition which looks at the migration of children from Britain to the other side of the world opens on Friday at Merseyside Maritime Museum… Read more
Putting heritage in your pocket
Advisor talks to Dan Boys, Audio Trails’ Creative Director about pioneering digital visitor guides… Read more
Arthur’s War: Extraordinary collection of senior officer’s First World War memorabilia
Box discovered in attic reveals fascinating social and military history… Read more
Thousands turn out to mark the first Fun Palaces event
Up to 40,000 people took part in 130 events as part of the inaugural Fun Palaces event across the UK at the weekend in a celebration of engagement in art and science… Read more
Victorian Society’s top ten buildings at critical risk 2014 – in pictures
The Victorian Society has revealed its annual Top Ten Most Endangered Victorian and Edwardian Buildings in England and Wales 2014… Read more