Image: Clare Barlow, incoming Director of People's History Museum. (People's History Museum)
The new appointment also brings experience from the Science Museum, Wellcome Collection and National Portrait Gallery
The People’s History Museum in Manchester has announced Clare Barlow as its new Director.
Barlow joins the museum from the Foundling Museum in London, where she served as Director of Programmes and Audiences.
In 2017 Barlow curated the Queer British Art, 1861-1967 exhibition at Tate Britain and in 2019 opened Being Human, a new permanent gallery at Wellcome Collection. She has also worked at the Science Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.
Bernard Donoghue, Chair of People’s History Museum, said Barlow “has incredible experience of programming ground-breaking exhibitions from roles at world class museums.
“We are excited that Clare is joining us in our quest to champion and explore the compelling stories of those seeking a fairer world for all and in the creation of the empowering experiences that PHM is renowned for.”
Clare Barlow, incoming Director of People’s History Museum, said she “fell in love with People’s History Museum on my first visit, seven years ago, and I’ve been back many times since to see their superb exhibitions and spectacular collections.”
“It’s an exciting time to be at the home of ideas worth fighting for and I’m delighted to be joining their amazing team and exploring with our audiences how we all can shape a fairer future together.”
Barlow succeeds Katy Ashton, who was Director of People’s History Museum for 14 years before stepping down earlier this year.
Barlow joins as the museum is about to launch a new Learn programme for schools designed for primary and secondary aged children.
