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Museums’ space celebrations unveiled to mark ESA Astronaut Tim Peake’s historic mission to space
The UK Space Agency has teamed up with some of Britain’s most renowned cultural and academic institutions to host this free day and evening of celebratory events on Exhibition Road in South Kensington. More than 70 space-themed activities throughout the… Read more
Mary Rose Museum temporarily closes as work on phase two of the visitor experience begins
The Mary Rose Museum has closed its doors today as it begins a transformation in its visitor experience that will allow for unobstructed views of the ship’s hull and a greater appreciation of a vessel whose maiden voyage was in… Read more
14-18 NOW announces poppies will tour to Lincoln, Perth and Caernarfon in 2016
Last week the government also announced a further £2.5m grant to 14-18 NOW to take the poppies to a further 12 locations across the UK beyond 2016. The new presentations by 14-18 NOW will give people across… Read more
Autumn Statement is “perfect storm” for libraries warns CILIP as libraries not mentioned
As part of a raft of announcements, Government Digital Service (GDS) will receive an additional £450m funding to transform government services by getting more services online. At the same time 11 per cent of the population have never used the… Read more
Government backs The Factory – a £110m cultural venue in Manchester
The Factory will be a new kind of large-scale venue that will be a flagship cultural centre for the North and North West, commissioning original works in partnership with leading national and international organisations. The venue will build on the success… Read more
Free entry for nationals secured in spending review but many museums await cuts from squeezed local authorities
The DCMS received an overall cut of five per cent, to include a 20 per cent cut to its administration budget, while ACE and England’s national museums will receive standstill budgets until 2019-20. However, museum directors across the country expressed… Read more
New visitor centre opens at Shrewsbury Flaxmill one of the world’s most important historic buildings
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
Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art opens competition to build new £21m museum
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
CILIP chief: Expected spending review cuts to front line libraries a “false economy”
On the of the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review announcement the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP) has branded the widely expected cuts to local authority budgets a “false economy” Speaking on the BBC’s Radio 5 Live Business this… Read more
Science Museum to launch Leonardo da Vinci exhibition early 2016
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
V&A Museum’s Europe 1600-1815 Galleries almost complete as fundraising matched
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